Do you employ childcare or domestic help? Did you know that there is a way to reduce the bill by up to 50%? The Cesu, a system little known to the general public, could save you hundreds of euros on home employment.
Cesu, kesako?
The Universal service employment check (Cesu) is a system managed by Urssaf aimed at simplifying the employment of an employee at home. Whether for cleaning, childcare, assistance for the elderly or any other personal service, Cesu greatly facilitates administrative procedures.
Concretely, there are 4 different Cesu formulas to suit all needs. Membership is easily done online on the site www.cesu.urssaf.fr or via the dedicated mobile application.
Up to 50% tax credit
But the real advantage of Cesu lies in the savings it allows! By going through this device, you can benefit from a tax credit equal to 50% of the sums spent up to a limit of €12,000 per year.
In other words, for €10,000 in home help costs, your final bill is only €5,000 after this tax reduction. Enough to motivate you to use the Cesu!
Minimum hourly wage of €10.12
Note that if you employ an employee via Cesu, you must respect the minimum hourly wage in force, i.e. €10.12 in 2024. Payment can be made by check, transfer, cash or even pre-funded Cesu.
Salary declaration is simplified and can be done directly online after estimating the total cost on the dedicated simulator. The service Cesu+ goes even further by entrusting all payroll management to Urssaf.
A booming device
With the withholding tax and the instant tax credit gradually deployed since 2020, the Cesu continues to develop. It represents valuable assistance for all individuals using home services.
So if you only want to pay your cleaning lady or babysitter half price, think about Cesu! This little-known device could well divide your bill in half… Enough to relieve your budget.
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