Here are some of the basic questions:

Who is supposed to file taxes? – All au pairs who made $3800  or more in the calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31.)  For au pairs who made less than $3800, you don’t need to file.

Will all au pairs have to pay something? – No, it depends on when you arrived and how much money you earned last year.

When are 2012 taxes due? – April 15, 2013

Where can I get the tax form? –  1040NR-EZ Form

Where can I get the instruction booklet? – 1040NR-EZ Booklet

Where can I get detailed information and see a sample au pair tax form? – APIA Tax Info for Au Pairs