Guide to Taxes in the J-1 Au Pair Program
According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the au pair stipend constitutes “wages”. This means that Au pairs must report their stipend income to the IRS and it is subject to income tax.
Agent Au Pair advises that au pairs and hosts speak with a tax professional as tax laws differ in every state. While J-1 visa sponsor agencies, such as Agent Au Pair, cannot provide detailed tax guidance, this basic guide will help educate au pairs on how to avoid scams and file their tax returns correctly.
Agent Au Pair’s Tax ID: 94-3407180