For those who are in the know, I have a query about payroll software.

We just had twins and are struggling to keep our sanity. They are fun, but tiring, and now have gas/colic, etc. We have hired a nanny, and will need to comply with social security, state and federal taxes, etc.

What payroll programs are y'all using? I've also seen that there are online services, but they come with a fee of $240 a year and up. Sheesh!

Thoughts?

Every politician I heard of has used illegal nannies, and you want to do this by the law?

Good for you!

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Every politician I heard of has used illegal nannies, and you want to do this by the law?

Good for you!

Hahahahahaha.



Yes. Pretty much everyone we have interviewed has required it. No one wants to get paid under the table these days. Besides, I ain't no lawyer, and therefore have no "special Privileges" to bend the rules.

Oh boy. That bordered on nasty. Sorry. Sleep deprivation kicking in.



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Spiff,

I use Aatrix Payroll at my office. It costs a bundle per year to use but it does the job nicely for us. However, it's way overkill for a nanny.

There are several online payroll services available that are low cost (and possibly free!) that are easy to navigate and use for the job. My parents use one for a home health aid. I'll get the info for you.

FWIW, you're fortunate the nanny wants to be on the books. That's very unusual around here. A good thing, in my opinion, but unusual here. Make sure in addition to the taxes and such that you have proper insurance coverage for the nanny.

Robert



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Spiff,

I use Aatrix Payroll at my office. It costs a bundle per year to use but it does the job nicely for us. However, it's way overkill for a nanny.

There are several online payroll services available that are low cost (and possibly free!) that are easy to navigate and use for the job. My parents use one for a home health aid. I'll get the info for you.

FWIW, you're fortunate the nanny wants to be on the books. That's very unusual around here. A good thing, in my opinion, but unusual here. Make sure in addition to the taxes and such that you have proper insurance coverage for the nanny.

Robert

Ummm. What? Insurance coverage? Please explain...

So resources, much internet, wow !

[nannytaxtools.com]

I've used AccountEdge, the old MYOB, but I've never had to do payroll. But if it does payroll as good and easy as it does everything else, I recommend it! It does payroll of course, it's just that I done need that function. All our people don't get paid. It's a rough gig. If you can get it.

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Spiff,

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Robert

I've had several nannies and also run payroll for our small business. I know that $240 per year *sounds* expensive, but I honestly think it's worth it. It's not just calculating a paycheck, but submitting the correct forms to the correct folks, electronically transmitting money to the proper entities (no one takes checks, so you'd have to log into multiple sites to accomplish this), and having someone to answer questions if you mess anything up.

Not sure of your state, but if you're doing everything on the books, you will need federal withholding and FICA, state (and maybe local) withholding, state UI and possibly worker's comp (different states have different requirements, some make you buy it from the state).

Plus, at the end of the year it's nice to have your Schedule H filled out and ready to go.

Unfortunately, the service I used a few years ago, Paycycle, was purchased by Intuit and then they increased the price and took away features. I would recommend the payroll service I use for our business, but they don't handle household employers.

Good luck! I'm sure you'll figure something out.

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Spiff
Ummm. What? Insurance coverage? Please explain...

Worker's Comp.

Spiff,

This is the system my parent's use for their health aide:

[calculator.homeworksolutions.com]

Free! and they have a guide for doing payroll for nannies.

Robert

Thanks, Robert!

My bank is MB and they have a branded service called www.businessonlinepayroll.com It is really easy and comprehensive. It is a rebranded Paychex product. I would see if paychex has a consumer version for you scenario.

It is online, they handle the deductions, tax payments etc.

We have used it for over a year and it has been flawless.

JPK