Resources
Resources for household employers
When you hire someone to work in your home, you become an employer. These are the resources our families use most, from payroll and taxes to setting the right salary.
Payroll and household taxes
GTM Payroll Services, our payroll partner
GTM specializes in household employers. They handle payroll, tax filings, workers’ compensation insurance and employee benefits for families with nannies and household staff, so you don’t have to.
IRS Publication 926: Household Employer’s Tax Guide
The IRS guide to Social Security, Medicare and unemployment taxes for household employees.
Employment law
Massachusetts Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
The state’s official notice of rights for nannies, housekeepers and other domestic workers, covering written agreements, rest periods, overtime and more.
From our blog
- The Real Cost to Staff a Boston Household in 2026: what it really costs to staff a Boston household today
- How to Hire the Perfect Nanny: a step-by-step guide to hiring with confidence
- Guide to Interviewing Nannies for the First Time: a simple framework for confident interviews
- Why More Boston Families Are Turning to Private Chefs: how a private chef helps a busy family eat well at home
Nanny Tax Calculator
Check out GTM’s nanny tax calculator!