Tax Information for Au Pairs
Taxes for income earned in 2024 are due no later than April 15, 2025. Below are links containing information and resources which can help answer your tax questions.
- Au Pair in America Tax Information Webpage for Au Pairs
- Au Pair in America Tax Information Document for Au Pairs
- H&R Block Tax Q&A for Au Pairs (Lots of good information)
- H&R Block Tax Services for Au Pairs (Register before 2/28 for discounted tax preparation fee)
- Instructional Tax Video – On your au pair portal
- Go to “Resources” tab → “In the US” → click “Instructional Tax Video for Guidance”
- Instructions for Tax Form 1040NR
- Tax Form 1040NR
- Tax Webinars
- Au Pair in America will offer 4 Tax Information Webinars for au pairs on 1/29, 2/11, and two times on 3/10. Check your email or our cluster WhatsApp group for the registration links.
- Au Pair in America will offer 4 Tax Information Webinars for au pairs on 1/29, 2/11, and two times on 3/10. Check your email or our cluster WhatsApp group for the registration links.
Tax Information for Host Families
You can find APIA’s tax ID number on your Quick Reference Guide as well as on the Tax Information page linked below.
- Au Pair in America Tax Information for Host Parents
- Print a receipt of your program fee payments by going to your host family portal and selecting the “Accounts” tab.
Travel Outside the US
NOTE: Before planning any international travel, look at your visa (inside your passport). Check the expiration date printed on your actual visa. This printed expiration date is sometimes earlier than your actual end date. You must return from out-of-country travel 30 days before your Year-1 visa expires.
Traveling Outside of the US
A Travel Validation is required to re-enter the U.S. – Complete the Travel Validation Request Form below to obtain APIA’s signature on your DS-2019 before traveling outside of the U.S. Email the scanned form along with your scanned DS-2019 form to APIA as .pdf files. The email address and complete instructions are on the form.
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- Note: The travel validation ensures that you are in good standing with the program, it is not formal permission to travel.
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Travel Rules by Program Year
- Year 1 Au Pairs must have a valid visa to travel internationally and plan to return to the U.S. 30 days prior to the visa expiration date. This can be different from the actual program end date.
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- Year 1 International Travel Checklist
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- Year 2 Au Pairs may visit Canada, Mexico, US Virgin Islands and the adjacent islands due to the Automatic Revalidation Policy. Complete all of the requested information on the 2 forms below. (Carry this info with you for travel to Canada*, Mexico, & Caribbean travel in Year 2.) No other international travel is allowed in Year 2.
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- Year 2 International Travel Checklist
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Additional International Travel Information
- Do I need a Visa to travel?
- Washington DC Embassy Directory
- *Visiting Canada – Most au pairs will need a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to visit Canada. It is your responsibility to verify your requirements before making plans or purchasing tickets. The requirements vary based on your country of citizenship and are subject to change.
Travel Inside the US
Travel/Tour Companies & Travel Websites
- Atlas Obscura – Unusual places to visit
- Intrepid Travel – Small group tours to popular destinations
- Kayak – Search flights on multiple websites at once
- Roadside America Offbeat tourist attractions
- Roadtrippers – Organize your road trip
- Trip Advisor – Guides for places to visit and things to do in various cities
Transportation
- AAA Bus Safety Reports
- DC Metro Website – helpful information maps and trip planner for Metrorail and buses
- FlixBus– trips between Baltimore, Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, and DC
- Happy-Cars – car rental for 18+
- MegaBus – trips between Washington, DC and many destinations up and down the East Coast.
- Our Bus – trips to Philadelphia, New Jersey Shore, Richmond, Wilmington & more
- Super Shuttle– transportation to and from airports in DC and all over the US
- Vamoose Bus – trips between NYC and Bethesda, MD, Arlington, VA, or Lorton, VA
Places to Stay
Departure Home
- You will be able to request your return flight in your au pair portal.
- You will receive an email with your flight itinerary no later than 4-5 weeks prior to departure.