Clients interested in minimizing the costs associated with hiring domestic staff may want to consider some of these options:
EMPLOYEE SHARE- Two clients in need of services
share the agency fee. In a nanny situation, two families can share the cost of both the agency and nanny fee.
SCREENING ONLY PACKAGE- When a client hires domestic help without the assistance of an agency, but wants the comfort of knowing their new employee is who she reports to be, the client can order a background screening from us. Please click here to learn
about the screening packages we offer. Packages are available from $59 to $379.
SCREENING AND DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL-clients hiring us to complete the extensive or comprehensive background check can purchase our manual for an additional $75.
The Do It Yourself Manual is available as an a la carte item at $129.
Our comprehensive manual walks you through the hiring process with ease, and includes:
*How and where to advertise your position for little or no investment
*How to interview, what you need to ask to assure you are
making the right hiring decision.
*How to determine an appropriate salary/benefit package.
*Crucial forms such as:
* Medical treatment permission and notary form
so care can be provided in your absence.
* Expert tax advice for the domestic employer.
* Our 4 page work agreement, puts into writing all the
terms you and your new employee have agreed upon. This invaluable tool covers everything from the job requirements and compensation to client confidentially
and appropriate termination of employment, and lots more.
* Forms needed for the interview, reference checks and a * performance review.
* Includes additional helpful hiring tips.
DEPENDENT CARE ACCOUNTS If you are hiring a nanny or
eldercare companion, please check with your company to see if
they offer a dependent care account program. If so, you cancontribute up to $5,000. per year to pay for your caregiver. This means more money in your pocket as this is a tax free account. Please note that funds contributed but not used are forfeited.
If your company does not offer a dependent care account, you
can claim a tax credit on your return of up to 3,000 for one dependent or up to $6000. for two. For more information please see IRS publication 503, or call Breedlove and Associates for a free consultation at 888-373-3356.
