Nanny Tax & Payroll
What Does a Live-in Nanny Cost?
July 19, 2016
Ever wondered what it will cost to have a nanny live-in your home? We explore this topic to give you an idea.
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Nanny Tax & Payroll
How to Navigate Nanny Raises and Vacation Time
July 15, 2016
It's typical for parents to revisit and potentially increase their nanny's pay and vacation benefits on an annual basis.
It's an act of gratitude that can go a long way in maintaining a positive relationship with you and your nanny.
But what happens when, after a few years, you can't afford to increase her pay or provide her with more paid time off? Here are a few things to consider as you work to show your gratitude over time by continuing to improve your nanny's benefits package.
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Nanny Tax & Payroll
Tax Season is Here!
February 03, 2015
It's tax season! Have you prepared your nanny's T4 yet?
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Nanny Tax & Payroll
Gross Pay vs Net Pay
January 13, 2015
Do you know the difference between gross and net pay? What number you expect to work with may be different than the one your potential nanny is working with, so it's important to be clear!
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Nanny Tax & Payroll
Paying your caregiver for holidays and time off
November 25, 2014
The holidays are a wonderful time. Many families have time off of work, kids are out of school, and most activities die down for a few weeks. This gives us more time to relax and spend our time with our friends and family. This is wonderful for you and your family, but what about the people who work for your family, your nanny, babysitter, caregiver, housekeeper or pet sitter?
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Nanny Tax & Payroll
SNOW DAY! (Do I have to pay my nanny for it?)
November 21, 2014
It’s that time of year again! You can’t help but hear about the nasty weather affecting most of the country this winter. Perhaps a big snow storm hits and your nanny has tried various methods of transportation to get to work but they just can’t get there. It’s something that is unavoidable, however we can be prepared on how to best handle the situation.
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Nanny Tax & Payroll
Paying Your Nanny for Overtime
May 06, 2014
When do you need to pay your nanny overtime pay, and how much? Requirements and expectations can vary from province to province, so it can be confusing to understand your responsibility. We're here to help you!
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Nanny Tax & Payroll
Vacation Time for a Nanny
March 05, 2014
Your nanny is entitled to vacation time and vacation pay to ensure that she has rest from work, without loss of income each year. It doesn't matter if they work full-time or part-time, all employees are entitled to vacation.
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