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I'm Jenn. I'm a mom, animal lover (vegan), and non-profit leader who is all about sharing resources and having FUN. I lead an active lifestyle that includes a plant-based diet and lots of running, cycling, swimming, outdoor recreation, kayaking, and all things active and outdoors.
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The time has come to begin preparing for your nanny's arrival...how exciting! Providing your nanny with quality orientation and tr... -
*Please Note: My experience with filing for the LMIA was based on the previous rules prior to Nov. 30, 2014, however I have updated the li... -
I have received several requests from readers to write on the topic of nanny sharing. After a LOT of research, I have put a post together... -
When it comes to writing a blog about what a new nanny employer “needs to know” about contracts, payroll and CRA requirements... -
It's a common question to ask whether the cost savings of a live-in nanny are worth giving up the space in your home and having a... -
Hello readers!! It's been too long! It feels so good to be back. I'd love to share an update with you... Here's me circa... -
The 7th step in the sponsorship process is to send your future nanny the positive LMO and supporting documents so that they can proceed wi... -
*Updated LICP guidelines requires you to post on the Government of Canada's Job Bank, use 2 or more additional methods of recruitment (... -
So just to demonstrate my DIY gusto, I thought I'd post a little sampler of what's to come. I'll be honest, this DIY sampler has... -
Welcoming a new nanny into your home can be an exciting and anxious time for everyone involved. Want to start your relationship off...
Thanks for starting up this great blog! Just thought I'd note that given that off peak electricity times are usually 7 pm to 7 am Mon-Fri and all through the weekends and public holidays, having your nanny do the laundry could actually cost you more unless she works very unusual hours.
ReplyDeleteHi Rhiannon! Thanks for reading and providing feedback. I'm thrilled to hear that you like my blog! :-) You make a great point about the laundry. I forgot to think outside of my own situation on that one. Our future nanny will be working slightly more unconventional hours, as my husband and I do as well, but it is a great point that this won't apply to many other families, thanks again for sharing your insight on this and happy reading!
DeleteHi there, thanks for your blog. It's a great resource. Was wondering if you can provide more clarity on room and board deduction. It seems in your calculation you are adding in groceries and utilities as well but I thought that would be all under the room and board deductions. Would it be considered double counting?? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments and I'm glad to hear that you've found my blog helpful. :-) With regards to the calculation, I can see how it may seem like double counting, but keep in mind that these are opposite functions (the room and board calculation offers a surplus to you vs. the groceries and utilities which come at a cost). The reason I've done it this way is that it provides a more accurate calculation. The government allows you to deduct $85.25 for room/board weekly, but this is just a general number (ie. it doesn't necessarily reflect actual cost) so what I've done is calculated the room/board in to the net salary cost (as if it just general revenue) and then deducted the actual cost for groceries and utilities. This way you get a more accurate number. Does that make sense? Feel free to email me if you'd like further clarification.
DeleteGreat information! Now that there are the proposed changes to room and board deductions, can you recalculate taking that into account?
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting. I'm just giving some thought as to the best way to go about making this change as employers under the old program will continue to deduct room/board. Thanks for pointing this out though, I'll reflect the change shortly.
DeleteHi. Do you have more information on paying the tax portion for live-out. Is this something we should automatically offer? Or is this something they should ask for? Also, would we need receipts for their services for tax time? Great blog! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your positive feedback about the blog Rory (love your name!) and my apologies for the delay in reply. I'm actually going to have an accountant guest posting shortly, and I will include this in the topics for her to cover. My understanding is that you just keep the submission stubs for the tax deductions, and the paper trail of wage payment, but I'll have the account delve deeper into who manages which deductions when the nanny is part time. I hope that's helpful.
DeleteHi! I don't know if you are aware of the new rules for live in caregiver because since Nov. 30th of 2014 you can't charge room and food for the caregiver even if you want her live in.
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DeleteThanks for reading my blog and for your comment. :-) Yes the new rules are reflected in the post, in fact it says in large bold letters that the calculation is based on no room/board charge, and then provides a secondary calculation for those families who are under the old rules.
Hi Jenn, our live in nanny is leaving us in the next few months. She was hired in 2013 and she pays us room and board. If we hire a new live in nanny, can we still charge for room and board? I have heard mixed info. Please help clarify. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha, thanks for your question. Unfortunately, you cannot charge room and board under the new rules. I will say that I have heard of some families making arrangements under the table with their nannies to have them chip something in for room/board, but by law you are not permitted to do this. It is so unfortunate as it makes the cost so much higher for families, and I don't know any other industry where employees get to live somewhere completely for free, but perhaps the liberal government will fix the reform over time, one can hope. Best of luck on your recruitment journey for your next nanny!
DeleteSo nannies hired prior to the rule change on room and board deductions can continue to deduct? The no deduction rule only applies to new hiring?
ReplyDeleteYes exactly. Nannies hired prior to the rule change are still subject to have room/board deducted, but nannies hired after the rule change must be provided with room/board free of charge.
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