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not a tax accountant.

Stop stressing over household employer taxes. RoostPay is the automated, mobile-first domestic employee payroll assistant that calculates CPP, EI, income tax, T4s, and provincial overtime rules, so you can focus on your family instead of the paperwork.

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Built for trust, tuned for real households

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CRA Audits? No Problem.

We calculate TD1s, remittance amounts, and year-end T4s automatically. Every record is organized and ready in one click.

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Automatic Provincial Protection

Whether it's Ontario housekeeper overtime rules or BC caregiver vacation pay, RoostPay calculates it perfectly so you're never at risk of an employment standards claim.

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Industry-Standard Security and Privacy

Your family's financial data is sensitive. We use high-grade encryption and secure data silos to ensure your private information stays exactly that, private.

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Employment Contracts, Done.

Don't start a relationship with a handshake and a prayer. We generate professional contracts and handle mandatory TD1 tax forms for you, ensuring you're legally protected from day one.

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No More "Sick Day" Math

Scheduling, vacation accruals, and sick days are all tracked right in our household employee app. No more back-and-forth texts or manual spreadsheets to figure out how much time off is left—it's all there in black and white.

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Accurate Pay & Digital Stubs

Stop the monthly e-transfer guesswork. We calculate exact net pay and deliver professional pay stubs automatically. You pay the right amount, and your caregiver gets clarity on every deduction.

Finally, payroll that fits your life

We've automated the four biggest headaches of hiring help at home, so you can go back to being a parent.

The "Doing it Right" Guarantee

Accurate CPP, EI, and tax calculations. We calculate the provincial ESA math and tell you exactly what to remit, so the CRA never has a reason to call.

Friday Mornings, Simplified

Exact e-transfer amounts and digital pay stubs generated automatically. No more guesswork or manual spreadsheets.

Your Household, Synced

App-verified clock-ins and integrated calendars. You'll always know when the shift starts without sending a text.

The Caregiver-Approved Experience

Professional, bilingual support for your nannies, caregivers, au pairs, and household staff. A happy employee stays with your family longer.

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The better way to handle household payroll

Why Canadian families are moving away from manual spreadsheets and expensive, old-school agencies.

Comparison of RoostPay, traditional agencies, and DIY spreadsheets for household payroll
Feature RoostPay Traditional Agencies DIY Spreadsheets
CPP, EI & Tax Remittances ✓ ✓ ✕
Mobile App for Employer & Caregiver ✓ ✕ ✕
Scheduling & Time Tracking (Clock-In / Clock-Out) ✓ ✕ ✕
Provincially Compliant Sick Pay, Overtime & Vacation Tracking ✓ ✕ ✕
Contracts & TD1s ✓ Sometimes ✕
Transparent, Flat Monthly Fee ✓ Sometimes ✓
Instant Onboarding (No Phone Calls) ✓ ✕ ✓
Provincially Compliant Pay Stubs ✓ ✓ ✕
T4 and T4Sum Provided ✓ ✓ ✕

*Traditional agencies often require setup fees and manual paperwork. RoostPay is fully digital and 100% Canadian.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers for Canadian households hiring nannies, caregivers, and other domestic employees—before you dive into remittances and provincial rules.

Do I need a CRA business number to hire a caregiver or nanny?

If you employ a nanny or caregiver and pay them as an employee, you generally need a CRA payroll program account to withhold CPP, EI, and income tax and send remittances on schedule. That is different from “running a business” in the retail sense—household employers register for payroll because CRA treats you as an employer. RoostPay has a built-in CRA registration wizard to quickly register your for a CRA Business Number.

How do I pay a household employee legally in Canada?

You establish a real employment relationship, pay wages through payroll (not casual “cash under the table”), withhold the correct statutory deductions, and remit them to CRA on time. You also keep pay records and hours, issue pay stubs, and file a T4 after year-end—provincial employment standards still apply to domestic staff. RoostPay automates calculations, remittance tracking, and year-end documents so your household payroll follows a clear, defensible process.

Do I have to calculate sick pay and vacation for domestic staff?

Yes—provincial employment standards set minimum vacation pay and other entitlements, and many provinces also have job-protected or paid sick or family-responsibility leave rules that depend on tenure and employer size. Your contract and province determine what you must track, pay, and document for caregivers in your home. RoostPay uses provincial profiles to automatically track overtime, vacation, and related entitlements instead of guessing from a generic template.

Is RoostPay a good alternative to manual payroll spreadsheets?

Spreadsheets handle arithmetic, but they rarely keep pace with changing CRA schedules, TD1s, and provincial overtime and holiday rules—especially when you need an audit trail months later. RoostPay replaces brittle formulas with structured pay runs, app-based time tracking, and CRA-aligned reporting. You spend less time maintaining cells and more time on your family, while keeping records that look intentional rather than improvised.

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