

Although Au Pairs are defined as a family member for the cultural exchange program, the IRS considers Au Pairs to be an “employee” of the Host Family and the stipend is classified as "wages".

The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) is the federal government agency responsible for collecting federal taxes. Income taxes occur on the federal (nationwide) level and at the state level to support federal and state services and facilities respectively. Taxes support the national and state services you use during your time in the U.S. citizens struggle to understand taxes, but taxes are required for your program participation and are part of the American cultural experience. Risks in applying for green card or citizenship statusįiling taxes can be complex and even U.S.

Risks in applying for a different U.S.Risks to future visa applications for future travel back to the U.S.and failure to pay taxes may having the following negative consequences: Taxes are required for all Au Pairs in the U.S. Depending on the individual circumstances, you may also need to file a state tax return(s). Au Pairs are required by law to file federal and state individual, nonresident tax returns and, in most situations, pay taxes for the stipend (wages) earnings during a calendar year. tax agency IRS (Internal Revenue Service), even if you had no income. in J status anytime between January 1 - Decemyou're obligated to send at least one form, Form 8843, to the U.S.
