When you hire a nanny or caregiver, you’re not just adding support for your family, you’re stepping into the role of an employer. And one of the first payroll decisions you’ll face is how often to pay your employee. At…
As a Canadian household employing a nanny or caregiver, tax season can bring up many questions. Between keeping track of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) deadlines, ensuring your employee’s tax remittances are in order, and potentially offering benefits, it’s normal…
As families grow and evolve, so do their needs, especially when it comes to balancing professional and personal life. NannyTax has been instrumental for many families in managing the payroll complexities of employing a nanny. Today, we share a candid…
When you’re looking to hire a nanny, you may have some candidates apply with pages of experience and references, and others who apply with only “mom” experience. Will a mom with zero outside childcare experience make a good nanny? She can, but it…
This guest post is courtesy of By SOSsitter.ca: Make sure you and your family are ready! Adding a full or part time nanny into your family life is not a small thing. This person will become, if all goes well,…
While anyone can call themselves a nanny, some people may be a better fit based on their personality, values, and life experiences. Below we cover five great topics/nanny traits to consider when interviewing for your new nanny. Also before you…
Do your children go to a daycare center? Did you know it may cost less to hire a nanny than what you’re currently paying? In this post we’ll cover both the out of pocket side and tax benefits of choosing…
The thought of having someone else watch your children is probably one of the scariest and daunting feelings to date. Where do you start in the nanny hiring process? How can you possibly entrust your child in someone else’s care?…
This guest post by Mommy Edition: Do you have a great nanny or caregiver working for your family? If so, hold on to them tight as the nanny market is competitive, and you don’t want your neighbors scooping your golden…
Guest post courtesy of SOSsitter.ca So you’ve selected a candidate that you like and who meets your family’s needs. Now, it is time to finalize the hiring process and negotiate the salary and specific details of her responsibilities. There are three…