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Frequently Asked Questions Click on a question to view the response QUESTIONS ABOUT HIRING A NANNY How soon should I start my search for a nanny? Can I expect my nanny to clean house and make our dinner? It is much less expensive to search for my nanny on the Internet. Is there any reason I shouldn’t? Should I hire an au pair from another country? I have had a few nannies quit. Is it the nannies or me? QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICES WE PROVIDE How do you find the nannies that you refer? I can’t miss another day at work and my child isn’t well enough to go to school, what can I do? Can you suggest a unique and appreciated gift for a special couple? I would like to surprise my spouse with a romantic weekend or an evening out on the town. Can I get a babysitter? What can I do with my children during their summer vacation from school? Why don’t you offer a free replacement policy for part time and live in nannies? QUESTIONS ABOUT EMPLOYING A NANNY How can I ensure that the nanny will stay with our family for a long time? I have just hired a new nanny, should I install a nanny cam? What should I expect to pay my nanny? Do I need to provide benefits and health insurance for my nanny? How can I know how my child is doing while in the nanny’s care? QUESTIONS ABOUT PAYROLL TAXES Can I let my nanny take care of her own taxes? (Is my nanny an independent contractor?) I'm planning to hire an after-school sitter or nanny for my child. Does a part-time arrangement, about 15 hours a week, require me to file Social Security and payroll taxes? What taxes does the nanny pay? What taxes do I have to pay? Are there any tax breaks for me as an employer? Do I need to be concerned about overtime pay if my nanny is receiving a salary? What do I need to do as a household employer? It would be easier for me to pay my nanny through my business, is that OK? Are there any tax breaks if I offer health insurance? Photography by Jonna Patterson

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