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France offers generous tax credits for employing household help, including cleaners, gardeners, and childcare. You generally receive a credit worth 50% of the cost, up to certain limits. These are claimed on your annual return, and if you owe less tax than the credit, the French government will send you a refund check in the summer.
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The 50% Credit
$$Credit = Expense \times 0.50$$. LSI keywords include 'Emploi à domicile,' 'Frais de garde,' and 'DGFiP.' For US expats, these credits reduce the total French tax you can claim as a Foreign Tax Credit on your US return, which is a common error to watch for.