Are you considering hiring a nanny? Maybe a senior caregiver for one of your aging parents? Finding and hiring an experienced household employee helps provide the extra hand you need. But don’t forget, you’ll need to factor in the cost of hiring someone to work in your home. Paying them ‘under the table’ is illegal. Here are some essential things to remember when paying your employee fair and legally.

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It's almost time to say goodbye to another year! Our experienced team of professionals at HomeWork Solutions is here to help you stay on top of the deadlines and other details that you need to have when it comes to household payroll. This year, there were a variety of important action items that took place both on a state and federal level. Here’s a quick description of important must-knows:

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Payroll changes often happen at the beginning of the calendar year, and nanny tax related changes are no different. The HomeWork Solutions household payroll experts have assembled a short overview of changes a nanny employer, employer of a senior caregiver, or any household employer needs to know.

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While mileage reimbursement and commuter transit benefits are scheduled to decrease January 1, 2014, other nanny tax numbers will increase.

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The IRS an increase to the standard mileage reimbursement rate to take effect January 1^st, 2013.  The new rate increased from 55.5¢ (2012) to 56.5¢. For compliant household employers preparing to give their nannies a W-2 this tax season, this is imperative information.

Topics: nanny expense reimbursement, household employee expense reimbursement, nanny payroll, nanny mileage reimbursement

Many families who expect a nanny or house manager to purchase items for the family provide a family credit card for the expenses – making tracking of the purchases easy and avoiding the need for expense reimbursement.

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Many nannies are on the go with their charges on a regular basis. Library story hour, sports, music lessons, and even the grocery store are common destinations. The nanny and the parents both need a way to communicate - from the mundane coordination of activities to the unlikely emergency. In this era of instant communication, virtually all household staff need a cell phone to meet the expectations of their employer and perform their job duties.

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Effective July 1, 2011, the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate will increase to 55.5 cents per mile. The rate for January 1 - June 30 2011 is 51 cents per mile.

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Topics: nanny employment practices, nanny mileage reimbursement, nanny car allowance

The mileage reimbursement rate typically used to reimburse a nanny for using her personal vehicle to transport her charges to and from school, appointments, activities, etc. has increased one cent in 2011 to $0.51 per mile.

Topics: nanny employment practices, nanny mileage reimbursement, nanny car allowance