Childcare Deduction: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This scheme allows parents to reduce their taxable income by claiming the costs of professional childcare services.

👤Who it's for

This deduction is designed for parents who pay for third-party childcare services. If you are responsible for paying a professional to look after your children, you may be eligible to include those costs in your tax filings to lower your tax burden.

🎁What you get

When you claim this deduction, you can reduce your taxable income by a specific amount for each child. The maximum amount you can deduct is 10,100 CHF per child. By lowering your taxable income, you effectively reduce the total amount of tax you owe to the government for the year.

💰What it costs you

There is no direct fee to apply for this tax relief. However, it does require time and organization. You must maintain a clear record of your spending and provide official receipts from your childcare provider, such as a daycare center or a nanny, to verify the expenses you are claiming.

⚠️The catch to know

The most important condition to remember is that the childcare must be a necessity for your professional or educational life. You cannot claim these costs if the childcare is not required to allow you to work or to attend school. The benefit is specifically intended to support parents who need external help to maintain their employment or studies.

📝How to apply

1. Collect and organize all official receipts provided by your daycare center or your nanny.
2. Verify that the childcare services were required specifically so that you could work or attend education.
3. List the total costs and the number of children in your tax documentation.
4. Submit your completed tax return through the appropriate channels for your region.