by Kristina Beese | May 14, 2024 | Childcare, Estate, Household
There are many reasons to pay your nanny legally. While you can avoid hefty fines and penalties for non-compliance by paying “on the books” and attract high-quality candidates to your job, you can also take advantage of tax savings through a Dependent Care Flexible...
by Kristina Beese | May 7, 2024 | Childcare, Estate, Household
As a family that has hired someone to work in their home – like a nanny, senior companion, or housekeeper – you are now considered a household employer and should understand and follow applicable labor laws just like any other business. Our friends at GTM share seven...
by Kristina Beese | Apr 16, 2024 | Childcare, Estate, Household
Calculating nanny taxes is an important step when hiring an in-home caregiver for your children. It’ll help you understand your total budget for childcare beyond just the wages you’ll pay your nanny. Our friends at GTM provide more information below. ...
by Kristina Beese | Mar 19, 2024 | Childcare, Estate, Household
If you run a business and employ household help like a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper, can you pay that employee through your company payroll? This is a common tax question that can affect your personal and company finances. The short answer is no – a...
by Kristina Beese | Mar 13, 2024 | Childcare, Estate, Household, Private Office
Retirement plans are a standard part of U.S. corporate employee benefit packages. While not legally mandated to offer nannies or other household employees a retirement plan, families with household help may consider doing so to attract top candidates to their jobs and...
by Kristina Beese | Mar 10, 2024 | Childcare, Estate, Household, Private Office, Uncategorized
Happy Birthday to one of our founders, Sophie Collins, who turns 100 years old today! In 1958, our original founder, Ann Collins, her son Tom, and daughter-in-law Sophie Collins opened Aunt Ann’s Agency on Franklin Street in San Francisco. Sophie still...
