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Au pair tax deductions in Europe: what families can claim
AuPair Connect — Équipe Conformité · Last updated 12 September 2026 · Reviewed by TSO
Direct answer
Can host families claim a tax credit or deduction for hosting an au pair in Europe? The honest answer: an au pair placement is a cultural exchange, not “domestic services” employment. Here is what is settled and what needs a case-by-case check.
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No “personal services” tax credit
An au pair arrangement is not childcare employment in the sense of the “personal services” tax credit. The family pays a financial contribution (pocket money) and social contributions, but that alone does not open the credit.
- No “personal services” tax credit for hosting an au pair.
- Flat-rate social contributions on the au pair arrangements, independent of any credit.
- Pocket money: around €280–€390/month depending on the country.
- The scheme remains a cultural exchange, not standard childcare employment.
What must be declared
The household registers the placement and pays the flat-rate contributions defined for the scheme. These obligations are separate from any income-tax question.
- Register the placement with the relevant body (e.g. Urssaf in France).
- Flat-rate contribution base for the au pair arrangement.
- Keep the hosting agreement and contribution receipts on file.
What is genuinely case-by-case
Other schemes (childcare, domestic employment) may apply to other situations, but never by turning an au pair placement into eligible domestic employment. Do not rely on blanket tax promises.
- Check your personal situation with a qualified tax adviser.
- Plan no benefit that an official source has not confirmed.
- Ask the relevant tax or family-benefit authority directly.
- Keep all documents in case of an audit.
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