The April 15th filing deadline is almost here
A federal U.S. tax return for income earned in 2014 should be filed with the IRS no later than April 15, 2015 .This should be submitted to the IRS along with payment for any taxes owed. (For example: on April 15th, 2015, tax returns are due for stipends (wages) earned between January 1, and December 31, 2014). If you do not file by the deadline of April 15, 2015 you may be subject to a penalty as well as interest on the tax owed.

Au Pairs – Imagine for a moment that you went to the hospital and you were in the care of doctors and nurses.  How would you feel if those doctors and nurses who were there to care for you were more interested in texting or using their personal computer than caring for you

Life as an au pair is a fine balance between employee and family member.  You live with your host family and participate as a member of the family – but you also have clear responsibilities as a childcare provider.  What message are you sending to the children when you would rather interact with your phone or computer than them?

Its also a safety concern when you are not paying enough attention to the children in your care.  Accidents happen, but when an adult care giver is closeby and appropriately supervising the children – chances of major injury dramatically reduce.  So Go UnPlugged!!v