Au pair
$20,000-$30,000/yr
Can You Write Off Au Pair?
Short answer: Yes: au pair wages and agency fees can count toward the dependent care credit or a dependent care FSA.
Room and board you provide doesn't count.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
BW-B23-00438
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Au pair
Typical range: $20,000-$30,000/yr
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Other Expenses
Personal Tax Deductions
Yes: au pair wages and agency fees can count toward the dependent care credit or a dependent care FSA.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
Yes: au pair wages and agency fees can count toward the dependent care credit or a dependent care FSA. Room and board you provide doesn't count.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions
personal deduction
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kids dependents
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