Watch This Before Filing Your Taxes! Nanny Tax Breaks (2021 and 2022)

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Hi everyone!

With the federal tax filing deadline just a few days away, don’t miss out on these money-saving tax breaks if you worked with a nanny in 2021 or are currently with a nanny in 2022!

In today’s video, “Watch This Before Filing Your Taxes! Nanny Tax Breaks (2021 and 2022)”, I sit down with Tom Breedlove, Senior Director of Homepay to discuss how your family can save money on your 2021 taxes and what changes might affect you for the 2022 tax year.

We discuss:

– Child Tax Credit

– Child Care Tax Credit

– Build Back Better Act

– Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

– Who qualifies for these tax breaks

Did you know you can get a tax break if your kids attend summer camp (i.e. sports, Lego, Minecraft camps)? I didn’t and this video helped my family save money on our 2021 taxes!

I learned about several new tax breaks while producing this video and hope that you do too.

If you would like to talk to the HomePay team or sign up for their highly rated payroll services, click here. Sign up today and your first month is FREE!

Nannies – the HomePay team can answer any questions that you have as well.

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How To Part Ways With Your Nanny (My Eight Tips) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.15

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There may come a time when you have to part ways with your nanny. It may be because your kids are heading to daycare, the contract with your nanny is almost over, or things are just not working out for your family, your nanny, or maybe for both of you!

Parting ways with your nanny can be difficult for everyone. Many nannies and parents experience feelings of anger, frustration, confusion, and disappointment during the process. The kids can sometimes feel that it was their fault.

In my latest video, “How To Part Ways With Your Nanny (My Eight Tips) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.15”, I discuss how to part ways with your nanny (or with your family if you are a nanny) in a way to prevent some of these negative feelings I mentioned above.

New to our “Working With A Nanny From A-Z” videos? In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first fourteen episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s video, I go over my eight top tips for how to end the relationship, tie up loose ends, and (hopefully) maintain some sort of relationship with your nanny moving forward. Most importantly, never hold back payment from your nanny due to a conflict. It can quickly lead to legal action and paying some seriously large fees to attorneys!

 

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The Annual Review (My Top Seven Tips) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.14

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Parents – are you sitting down with your nanny on an annual or quarterly basis to compare notes on how the relationship is going?

If not, make sure that you do! One of the keys to a strong, long-lasting relationship with your nanny is communication – what’s working, what’s not working, and what does the future look like for both your family AND your nanny.

I’m back with Episode #14 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. In today’s episode, I discuss why annual reviews are important and how best to approach them!

New to our “Working With A Nanny From A-Z” videos? In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first thirteen episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s video, “The Annual Review (My Top Seven Tips) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.14” I discuss my top tips for how to conduct an annual review so that both you and your nanny walk away feeling clear and positive about the status of your relationship. Click here to watch the episode.

Don’t forget to pay your nanny for the time it takes to conduct the annual review!

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How To Handle Problems With Your Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.13

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Hi friends! It’s Laura back with Episode #13 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. In today’s episode, I discuss how to handle problems with your nanny.

A common message I receive from parents:

“Hey Laura, I need some advice as I am not sure how to handle this issue. I’m noticing that….”

Sitting down with your nanny to address a problem can feel awkward and uncomfortable for many parents. If you aren’t sure how to sit down and discuss an issue with your nanny, don’t stress….you’re not alone!

Click here to watch Episode #13 and check out my tips!

New to our “Working With A Nanny From A-Z” videos? In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first twelve episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s video, I discuss the common problems that I hear from parents and go over my five top tips for handling an issue with your nanny so that both the parent and nanny feel heard and there are no hurt feelings.

Nannies – what tips do you have for other nannies that might be experiencing a problem with their nanny family? I’d love to hear from you. Simply comment below!

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Twelve Tips To Be The Best Nanny Employer – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.11

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Hi! It’s Laura back with Episode #11 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. In today’s episode, I discuss my 12 Tips To Be The Best Nanny Employer!

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first ten episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s episode, “12 Tips To Be The Best Nanny Employer”, I discuss why you should strive to be a great nanny employer and how this can ensure your relationship with your nanny is top-notch. I cover my top tips including:

– Stay away from “banking” hours but do “guarantee” hours

– Make sure you pay your nanny on time

– Don’t be late to relieve your nanny at the end of the day

Check back next week when I drop Episode #12! We’re getting close to the end of the series 🙂

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How To Successfully Onboard Your Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.10

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Hi! It’s Laura back with Episode #10 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. In today’s episode, I discuss how to successfully onboard your nanny to ensure a stress-free start to childcare!

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first nine episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s episode, “Episode #10: How To Successfully Onboard Your Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series”, I discuss the importance of having an onboarding process for your new nanny so that they feel supported and prepared as they begin working with your family. Specifically, I cover:

– House Tour (how should the nanny enter your home, parking, cleaning supplies, WIFI, can they have snacks, etc.)

– Information Binder (daily schedule, a copy of the nanny contract, emergency contact info, medical release, child’s routines, allergy considerations, etc.)

– Car/Neighborhood Tour (show the nanny local parks/activities, asking your nanny to drive to check their style, etc.)

Check back next week when I drop Episode #11! We’re getting close to the end of the series 🙂

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How To Make A Job Offer To A Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.8

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Hi everyone! I’m back with Episode #8 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first seven episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s episode, “Episode #8: How To Make A Job Offer To A Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series”, I discuss how to make a job offer once you have found that perfect nanny! I cover:

  • When to make a job offer
  • When and how to check references. Make sure to ask open-ended questions!
  • What to include on the written job offer. Don’t forget the expiration date!
  • What to do after the job offer has been accepted

Pro tip: Don’t stop interviewing just because you have made an offer to your nanny! You never know if the offer might fall through. Nannies are in HIGH demand right now!

To check out the “Why You Should Never Skip The Background Check” video I referenced, click here.

Check back next week when I drop Episode #9!

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Top Tips for Interviewing Nannies (2/2) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.7

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It’s Laura back with Part 2 of Episode #7 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed the first six episodes (or Part 1 of Episode #7), click the images below to check those out:

In the first episode, I discussed the different child care options that are available to families. In the second episode, I went over the costs of each of these child care options. In the third episode, I touched on how these different childcare options can impact your child…specifically, the “individualization” of each childcare option.

In the fourth episode, we began talking about where and how to find a nanny. Make sure you check out this video as I go over my top four free and paid options for where to find a nanny near you! In the fifth episode, I discussed how to advertise your nanny position effectively. In the sixth episode, I went over how to run a successful nanny search and prepare for interviews.

In Part 1 of Episode #7, I presented my first four tips for interviewing nannies.

In today’s episode, “Episode #7 : Top Tips for Interviewing Nannies (2/2)”, I go over Tips #5 through #8 for interviewing nanny candidates. I cover:

  • A Great Nanny Will Interview You!
  • Trust Your Gut
  • Consider A Working Interview
  • Don’t Sit Around On A Good Nanny!

Check back next week when I publish my next video, “How To Make A Job Offer!”

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Top Tips for Interviewing Nannies (1/2) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.7

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Happy (almost) New Year! It’s Laura back with the seventh episode in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed the first six episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In the first episode, I discussed the different child care options that are available to families.

In the second episode, I went over the costs of each of these child care options.

In the third episode, I touched on how these different childcare options can impact your child…specifically, the “individualization” of each childcare option.

In the fourth episode, we began talking about where and how to find a nanny. Make sure you check out this video as I go over my top four free and paid options for where to find a nanny near you!

In the fifth episode, I discussed how to advertise your nanny position effectively.

In the sixth episode, I went over how to run a successful nanny search and prepare for interviews.

In today’s episode, “Episode #7 : Top Tips for Interviewing Nannies (1/2)”, I discuss my first four tips for interviewing nanny candidates. I cover:

  • Ask Open Ended/Insightful Questions
  • Ask Questions Not Related to Childcare
  • Don’t Forget to Ask the “Nuts and Bolts” Questions
  • Evaluate Non-Verbal Communication

Don’t forget to watch how the nanny candidate interacts with your children during the second interview. That’s the most important tip of all! Check back next week when I go over my last four tips for nanny interviews.

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How To Run A Successful Nanny Search – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.6

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Hi everybody! It’s Laura back with the sixth episode in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed the first five episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In the first episode, I discussed the different child care options that are available to families.

In the second episode, I went over the costs of each of these child care options.

In the third episode, I touched on how these different childcare options can impact your child…specifically, the “individualization” of each childcare option.

In the fourth episode, we began talking about where and how to find a nanny. Make sure you check out this video as I go over my top four free and paid options for where to find a nanny near you!

In the fifth episode, I discussed how to advertise your nanny position effectively.

In today’s episode, “How To Run A Successful Nanny Search”, I discuss how to prepare for sorting through applications and beginning the interview process. I touch on relevant information to look for in a candidate’s resume or work summary, why a cover letter is so important, and why you should never “chase” a nanny candidate. Basically, everything that you need to handle or think of BEFORE you start your interviews!

To check out the “How To Write An Amazing Nanny Resume video”, click here. 

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