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[quote=webbkathy]Rebecca:

[b]1. For a full-time nanny, do you pay the nanny for all days/weeks of the year, including for days that the nanny is not needed (i.e., because one of the parents is home from work due to illness or vacation)?[/b]
Most full time nannies expect a guaranteed base pay every week, even if the family doesn't need her one or more days. This is not a requirement, however it is so common that if you do not plan to do this you should disclose in the interview and the work agreement so you don't end up with a very unhappy nanny somewhere down the road and have to replace with little/no notice. This is much less common for PT nannies. Make sure you state her pay in hourly rate terms, and if more than 40 hours are needed in a week do the math for regular and overtime rates. The Hourly Rate Calculator at 4nannytaxes.com will do the algebra for you!

[b]3. Does anyone have a sample list of terms or a contract that you wrote with your nanny that you might be willing to share?[/b]

There are sample work agreements here: http://www.4nannytaxes.com/index.cfm/resources/forms/
Also state specific payroll and tax tip sheets can be downloaded from here: http://www.4nannytaxes.com/index.cfm/resources/news-and-updates/household-employment-rules-by-state/

[b]4. Is there a good website that describes the responsibilities of the employer of a nanny, such as with respect to tax withholding? [/b]

Our FAQ has been developed from 20+ years of experience helping new household employers with their questions: http://www.4nannytaxes.com/index.cfm/faq/nannyhousekeeper-faq-list/

I hope that helps!

Kathy Webb[/quote]

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