May 2, 2017
Many people wrongly assume that nannies are self-employed and pay their own tax and National Insurance (NI). But as soon as you start work as a nanny you become an employee and should be paid via payroll (PAYE). This is … Continue reading
May 2, 2017
It might seem like an easy option to treat a nanny as self-employed – no hassle with nanny tax, no employer’s NI to pay. However, both you and your nanny can run into trouble with HMRC if you don’t pay … Continue reading
October 31, 2016
Christmas is a hectic time for most families and it’s also a time when your nanny may want some time off to spend with friends or family. Many families choose to give their nanny time off over the festive period … Continue reading
October 12, 2016
How much you decide to pay your nanny will depend on where you live and the duties that you expect your nanny to carry out. But one thing’s for sure, it makes sense to agree a gross rate rather than … Continue reading
April 25, 2016
A P60 summarises an employee’s total pay and deductions for the tax year. You need to give your nanny, (if he or she was working for you on the last day of the tax year – 5 April), a P60. … Continue reading
April 15, 2016
Every worker needs a tax code and this is what your employer will use to work out how much tax you need to pay. Tax codes are usually made up of a combination of numbers and a letter and will … Continue reading
