Au pairs and nannies (self-employed) tax write-offs
Varies
What Can Au pairs and nannies (self-employed) Write Off?
Short answer: Most nannies are household employees and can't deduct; a self-employed nanny with multiple families deducts mileage, CPR certification, and activity supplies.
W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose for each expense.
Au pairs and nannies (self-employed) tax write-offs
Varies
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Most nannies are household employees and can't deduct; a self-employed nanny with multiple families deducts mileage, CPR certification, and activity supplies.
Business justification
Most nannies are household employees and can't deduct; a self-employed nanny with multiple families deducts mileage, CPR certification, and activity supplies. W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
Category
- Write-Offs by Job