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\n\t\t\t\tWhen it comes to home care, not every size fits all families. Some families go with an agency, and some families choose to keep a parent at home and hire a caregiver directly. That choice comes with real benefits, but also real responsibilities. Poppins exists to help families navigate the legal and financial side of hiring a caregiver, so they can focus on what matters: the relationship and the care itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet started free\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t Explore simple payroll features designed to make hiring and paying a private caregiver easier, more manageable, and compliant.<\/p>\n\t According to the IRS, if you pay a caregiver more than $3,000 in a year or $1,000 in a quarter, you’re considered a household employer. Poppins helps you get compliant from day one.<\/p><\/li> Need more than one set of helping hands? Easily set up each caregiver in Poppins, with separate payroll and benefits details based on your terms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\t<\/ul>\n\t Tailor payroll to your needs – add reimbursements (like mileage or meals), track hours, and set custom rates for overnights, live-in care, or variable shifts.<\/p>\n<\/li> We help manage Social Security, Medicare, unemployment (when applicable), and state and local taxes-so your caregiver can be protected and you can avoid costly mistakes.<\/p>\n<\/li> Poppins supports families and caregivers alike-from tax questions to paystubs-with a Boulder-based team ready to help.<\/p>\n<\/li>\t<\/ul>\n\t Nafeesa Remtilla is the CEO of Poppins Payroll, a company dedicated to helping families legally and simply pay caregivers, including private caregivers for aging parents.<\/p>\n As a working mother who has relied on caregivers herself, Nafeesa brings a personal understanding of the trust, responsibility, and importance of fairly compensating those who provide care.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t Founded in 2016 in Boulder, Colorado, Poppins Payroll was created to simplify the confusing and paperwork-heavy process of managing household payroll. Today, the company supports more than 65,000 families across all 50 states by handling payroll calculations, tax withholdings and filings, state requirements, and year-end paperwork. Poppins is especially valuable for families caring for aging loved ones, helping reduce the administrative burden that comes alongside medical appointments, family logistics, and other caregiving responsibilities. With a dedicated support team that answers calls in under 10 seconds, Poppins provides families with guidance and support throughout their caregiving journey.<\/p>\n\t\t Simplify payroll, stay compliant, and give your caregiver the support they deserve. Get started with Poppins today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Started Free\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t Find answers to common questions about household payroll, caregiver payments, taxes, compliance, and getting started with Poppins.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t If you hire someone to provide in-home support, they’re likely considered a household employee.<\/p>\n This can include:<\/p>\n Most senior caregivers who are paid by the household for work that takes place at home are considered household employees, not independent contractors. Poppins helps you pay these household employees, and issues W-2s to your caregivers every year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Your parent will be the employer on the Poppins account.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t That’s a-okay by us! You can set up an account for each employee in Poppins, and customize payroll and benefits details according to your contract.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t You do not need to pay household employer taxes if your caregiver is your spouse, your child under the age of 21, your parent (unless an exception applies), or anyone under the age of 18. Check out IRS Publication 926 for more details.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Some states require contracts with household employees. Check our state resources<\/strong>(opens in new tab)<\/a> to see if your state is one of them. We created a free caregiver contract<\/strong>(opens in new tab)<\/a> to help you get started on the right foot.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Some states require worker’s compensation insurance for household employment. Check our state resources<\/strong>(opens in new tab)<\/a> to see if your state is one of them.<\/p>\n Some families will purchase workers’ compensation even if it’s not required by their state since it protects both the employer and employee.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\tPoppins Features\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t
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Stay on track<\/h3>
Done-for-you registration<\/h3>We set up your federal and state employer tax accounts, file your state’s new hire report, and configure your payroll registrations (where possible) so you’re ready to pay legally.\n<\/li>
Manage multiple caregivers<\/h3>
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Customizable payroll<\/h3>
Paycheck calculations<\/h3>
Support for you – and your employees<\/h3>
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Who counts as a senior caregiver?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
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Is my caregiver a household employee (W-2) or an independent contractor (1099)?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
I’m helping coordinate care for a parent. When I sign up for Poppins who should be the employer – me or my parent?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
What if I have multiple part-time caregivers?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
What if my caregiver is a family member?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
Do I need a contract with my senior caregiver?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t
Do I need workers’ compensation insurance?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t