Resources for Household Employers

Expert Advice

We’re household employment experts so you don’t have to be. For those who still want to learn more, we’ve distilled all the complex tax and legal code into brief, easy-to-understand answers. If you get tired of reading, just give us a call and we’ll tell you what you need to know.

Household Employment Basics

• Who is a Household Employer?
• Benefits of Compliance
• The Household Employer’s Legal Responsibilities
• The Household Employer’s Tax Responsibilities
• The Compliance Checklist

Common Myths, Mistakes and Misinformation

• The 1099 Trap
• Paying a Household Employee on the Company Payroll
• Overlooking Overtime
• Workers’ Compensation
• Gross Wages vs. Net (“Take-Home”) Pay
• Trial Periods
• Hiring a Temporary Employee
• Nanny-Share Arrangements

Tips for Employees

• Demystifying Taxes — What Every Employee Needs to Know About the Payroll & Tax Process
• Why Professional Pay Pays Off

Tax Breaks & Other Ways to Save Money

• Dependent Care Tax Breaks
• Medical Tax Breaks for Dependent Care
• Health Insurance Tax Credit
• Non-Taxable Forms of Compensation
• Special Tax Advantages for Short-Term, Part-Time and Share-Care Employers

Managing the Relationship

• Travelling with Your Employee
• Bonuses & Raises
• Retirement Plans
• Unemployment Insurance & Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Sleeping Time & Overnight Shifts
• Paid Time Off