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HIRING A NANNY LEGALLY: TAX BREAKS FOR NANNY EMPLOYERS

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Nanny Los Angeles When it comes to childcare, the household employer tax may seem too expensive for many families. Since the IRS considers nannies as “household employees”, hiring a nanny does bring on significant tax liability. However, before you decide against hiring a nanny, you should know about what vital tax breaks that can, in some cases, counter the initial tax liability. In some cases, this can make hiring a nanny virtually tax-free, and you may end up earning much more tax credit than nanny tax liability! Riveter Consulting Group , one of the most seasoned recruitment agencies in Los Angeles, California, lists down 2 ways that you can receive tax breaks when paying nanny salaries: 1. CREATE A FLEXIBLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT (FSA) Also known as a Dependent Care Account, this fund can be organized with the company that employs you, granted that they participate in the program. Through an FSA, you can set aside up to $5,000 of your earnings before taxes for the purpose ...

Are You An Executive Assistant Or Personal Assistant?

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Whether you’re preparing presentation materials for your principal’s quarterly meeting or simply helping make your superior’s day easier by helping to maintain a timely schedule, assistants undoubtedly help create a stress-free and productive workplace.  Personal Assistants   and   Executives Assistants  share many similarities, but what are the main differences? We’ve gathered a couple of key differences between the two overlapping profiles –  so what type of assistant are you? EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT EA roles tend to be more professional and oftentimes, include managerial and operational skills EA generally work for high-level executives The attitude of an EA is very pro-active, involving being one step ahead and having extraordinary decision-making and problem-solving skills< PERSONAL ASSISTANT PAs tend to be organizers; managing calendars, schedules, and databases simultaneously PAs support managerial teams, which usually involve senior ...

5 MAJOR KEYS FOR NANNY SUCCESS

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Being a star  Nanny  can be a funny and stressful thing. Unfortunately, the journey into becoming the best  Nanny  possible doesn’t always include guidelines or a manual on how to do it right away. Even if one has had years of experience, they’re still in a learning process, being every child is different than the one before. Here at  Belle Maison Agency , we’ve compiled a few tips to ensure your ultimate  Nanny  success The following are some of our 5 most important tips that can go a long way in creating a healthy relationship between a Nanny and the children TIP 1: CREATE THE RIGHT AMBIANCE Creating sensations of joy, love, care, and discipline within yourself and allowing those sensations to flow through the home. The best thing to do for the children is to give them unconditional love and support. Create an atmosphere where the children’s intelligence can blossom like a flower. Children bring fresh eyes to an old-world, so sit with the...

LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING VS FULL-CHARGE HOUSEKEEPING

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TIP ALERT : MAKE SURE IF YOU’RE PUTTING THESE TERMS ON YOUR RESUME YOU HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEFINITIONS Light Housekeeping   in terms of tasks, should be thought of as things completed by a personal assistant The duties may include: watering plants dusting off surfaces dusting off surfaces picking up newspapers, magazines, and other clutter meal prep clearing away the dishes Depending on the client and family needs, light housekeeping can also include emptying the trash, vacuuming, and are those that maintain an orderly living space that allows the person being cared for to exist in a clean environment with peace of mind that daily tasks are completed for them. Sweeping of main walk areas, organizing of drawers, shelves and closets are some additional tasks light housekeeping can entail. Light housekeeping essentially is completing the specific tasks required to tidy up areas that a client uses. What light housekeeping doesn’t include is  heavy...

HOW TO CRAFT AN ORGANIZED AND RIDICULOUSLY CHIC LUXURY CLOSET

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A closet isn’t always the first space that comes to mind when decorating, but it’s an important space that shouldn’t be overlooked. We share our top pointers for crafting an organized—and stylish—closet. GO CUSTOM No matter what your current living situation is, built-in custom cabinetry will maximize your space and keep you organized all year round. With a generous amount of storage, your belongings stay beautifully organized and attainable. Not only do mornings run more smoothly, but all of a sudden your outfit options seem limitless. TRY A MIX OF OPEN AND CLOSED STORAGE Varying the types of storage in a closet is not just more visually appealing, but it’s also a way to make space more functional. A mixture of closed and open storage is a must so that some pieces can be displayed and others kept out of sight. ELIMINATE ITEMS Now that you have a custom closet system, get rid of unneeded items. How many times have you stood in front of your closet and thought, “I hav...

Home Care Professionals | Executive Staffing | Property Management - Los Angeles, CA

Why us, you wonder? What makes us your discerning choice for bespoke domestic staffing services? Frankly, it’s because we’ve been there, as one of the premier recruitment agencies in Los Angeles, California. The over two combined decades of experience serving families in the Los Angeles area in all manner of valuable and trusted household positions has given us an intimate perspective on what it takes to fulfill all essential residential and childcare roles, and our elite expertise is now at your service. Riveter Consulting Group know exactly which domestic skills and qualities are centrally important to your family’s well being and security, and we know how to best find, evaluate, and place the people who can bring a higher level of service to your household. When you need just the right person to work in your home, or you’re looking for a new position working with a family that needs what you have to offer, we’re here to help you find the one – the right match for you, based on...