Employers we help
When you bring childcare into your home as an employer, payroll stops being occasional help and becomes a compliance job: TD1s, remittance schedules, T4s, and provincial overtime. RoostPay is the nanny payroll software built for that reality—so you can run accurate pay runs, keep audit-ready records, and stay aligned with CRA expectations while you focus on your kids, not your calculator.
After hours of interviewing and hiring the right caregiver, most parents are suddenly expected to run payroll like an HR and accounting team. The stress usually comes from a few compliance details that are easy to miss.
Payroll Math Risk
Many families negotiate a net wage first, then realize they still need the correct gross amount for CRA deductions and remittances.
Provincial Rule Complexity
Overtime thresholds, statutory holiday pay, and entitlement rules vary by province and territory, which can make each pay run feel uncertain.
Year-End Pressure
Year-end reporting pressure builds quickly when the end of February approaches and slips still need to be generated and filed correctly.
CRA Workflow Automation
Our system calculates CPP, EI, and federal taxes, acting as a foolproof CRA payroll calculator for your household.
Reliable Payday Delivery
Say goodbye to e-transfers. Pay your nanny legally with automated direct deposits and compliant pay stubs.
Tax-Time Reporting
We automatically generate the reporting you need to claim your childcare expenses at tax time.
Scheduling Automation
Build weekly schedules once, then let recurring shifts auto-populate pay periods so you are not manually rebuilding nanny calendars each week.
Leave Compliance
Track vacation balances, statutory holidays, approved time off, and sick leave in one place so paid leave is calculated consistently and reflected correctly in each payroll run.
Expense Workflows
Capture receipts, approve nanny expenses, and include reimbursements in payroll with a clear digital audit trail for each claim.
Short answers for families comparing nanny payroll software, employer tax obligations, and year-end reporting.
To pay a nanny legally, you must obtain a CRA Business Number, calculate gross pay, deduct CPP, EI, and income tax, and remit those amounts to the CRA monthly or quarterly.
Yes. As a domestic employer, you are responsible for the employer portion of CPP and EI, which must be remitted alongside your nanny's deductions.
Beyond the hourly wage, employers should budget an additional 10-15% to cover the employer portions of CPP, EI, and provincial workers' compensation premiums.
T4 slips must be generated and filed with the CRA by the end of February each year. RoostPay automates this entire year-end process as part of your monthly subscription.
No setup fees. No year-end T4 charges. 100% CRA compliant.
