When families hire a nanny, senior caregiver, housekeeper, personal assistant or other household employee to work in or aroun ... d their home, they have specific federal, state and local payroll & tax rules to follow throughout the year. The IRS, state tax agencies, and county or city municipalities set requirements for household employers that vary from what commercial employers must follow. It can be complicated to understand all the nuances, but that’s why we’re here – and both you and your caregiver will benefit from doing things by the book. We specialize in this, are experts in the field, and are frequently called on by the media for our expertise. We're a growing company, part of the Care.com family, and love what we do. Check us out! read more