Brooklyn Host Moms Are the Best!
In honor of Mother’s Day, see why a few of our Brooklyn Au Pairs think their host mothers are the greatest!
Carla is an amazing mom, she goofs around with her sons, exposes them to new things, great books and amazing food. When she gets home she is all mom and ready to have fun and hang out. She challenges me to cook dishes I have never made before and because of that I turned into a pretty decent food preparer 
She is an amazing woman and wonderful mom and I wish her an unforgettable mother’s day!’
-Host Mom Carla, Au Pair Nathalie from Belgium
My host mother is one of the strongest women I know, with the biggest heart for those she cares about. Her children are her number one priority at all times and their happiness is paramount. There are not many women who would do as much as Mary Ann does for the people she loves. I have a huge amount of affection and respect for my host mama, and I can’t thank her enough for the experience she is giving me.
-Host Mom Mary Ann, Au Pair Millie from England
I admire my host Mum because she does it all. She is kind, thoughtful,
helpful and organised. She always respects my decisions and backs me
up and is a great mother to the kids as well as the best host Mum I
could ask for.
-Host Mom Ileen, Au Pair Brooke from New Zealand
Lorna, is a great woman and fortunately she is the one that I’m working for, I really learning do many things with her as cook, be happy, she is this kind of person that even if she is not feeling good at all she always has a nice smile and helpful ideas.
Her heart is pretty big and she is always worry about the people around her, even looking for then first than for herself , for my this year and 6 months with her were totally awesome and I just can say that I will miss her and her kids to because they made me felt part of them
- Host Mom Lorna – Au Pair Claudia, from Mexico
Anna is honest and good-natured, not too lazy to answer my questions. She takes care of me and helps in difficult situations. And with Anna we can just talk as two adult person.
-Host Mom Anna, Au Pair Diana from Armenia
Summer Class Schedules
- Baruch College (Manhattan)
- Borough of Manhattan Community College (Most Affordable Classes, Manhattan)
- Cooper Union Continuing Education (Manhattan)
- Fashion Institute of Technology Non-Credit Classes (Midtown Manhattan)
- Hunter College (Manhattan)
- Kingsborough Community College (Brooklyn)
- Medger Evens College (Brooklyn)
- New York Academy of Art (Manhattan)
- New York City College of Technology (Brooklyn)
- NYU Continuing Education (Manhattan)
- Parsons The New School for Design (Manhattan)
- Pratt Institute (Brooklyn)
- School of Visual Arts (Manhattan)
- Teacher College of Columbia University (Manhattan, top rated English Program)
- The City College of New York (Manhattan)
- The New School (Manhattan)
April Cluster Meeting
Don’t forget our April Cluster Meeting is this Sunday at 1:30 PM!
Join other au pairs and get to know our newest arrival over a Mexican Brunch. Those what want to will then have the option of going to the Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival (a famous Brooklyn event!) at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden after.
Visit Washington DC
| Cultural Highways Offer: The nation’s capital – WASHINGTON, DC! |
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Your au pair year is not complete without a visit (or five) to Washington, DC! The nation’s capital is not only home to the President, but also beautiful monuments, memorials and museums. Whether you’ve been before or this will be your first time – you’re sure to find something new.
Travel and Fullfil Au Pair Education Hours by visiting Washington DC with Cultural Highways and Borough of Manhattan Community College.Click here for more information.
Click here to view an Au Pair video of this tour. Tour Date Saturday, March 23 – Sunday, March 24, 2013 Click on the TOUR INFO button to read more |
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| EARN EDUCATIONAL CREDIT… …WITH 2 CLASSES & THE TOUR! |
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Sign up for the educational course offered through BMCC and deepen your understanding of this country and the people who have shaped its history. The knowledge you will gain is guaranteed to enrich your travel experience.
Read more about this great educational opportunity by clicking on the EDUCATIONAL COURSE INFO button. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A BMCC COURSE
EDUCATIONAL COURSE SUMMARY Class Dates: Sunday, March 3 & Sunday, March 10, 2013
Tuition Price paid to BMCC: $299 (includes classes & the tour)
Education Earned upon successful completion of classroom sessions and the tour: 35 hours (or 3.5 CEU’s) “I really loved Washington, DC.
Everything was perfect – the hotel, the guide, the bus, the weather!
I couldn’t sleep last night thinking about everything I saw.
It’s fantastic – every au pair needs to go.”
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Visit Boston for St. Patrick’s Day!
| Travel and Fullfil Au Pair Education Hours by visiting Boston for St. Patrick’s Day with Cultural Highways and Borough of Manhattan Community College.
Click here for more information. Click here to view an Au Pair video of this tour. BOSTON for St. Patrick’s Day…’To Be Sure!’ |
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 With one of the largest Irish populations and a HUGE college population, Boston is an obvious choice for where an au pair should spend St. Patrick’s Day…to be sure!
Saturday, March 16 – Sunday, March 17, 2013 Click on the TOUR INFO button to read more |
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This very popular course is being offered through the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) for the 5th year! Almost 600 au pairs have enjoyed learning about the history, geography and culture of Boston in the classroom AND in person over the past 5 years!
Read more about this great educational opportunity by clicking on the EDUCATIONAL COURSE INFO button. EDUCATIONAL COURSE SUMMARY Class Dates: Sunday, February 10 & Sunday, February 24, 2013
Tuition Price paid to BMCC: $299 (includes classes & the tour)
Education Earned upon successful completion of classroom sessions and the tour: 35 hours (or 3.5 CEU’s)
“Thank you so much for the amazing weekend. I have fantastic memories and met wonderful people!” “I would definitely recommend this course. Not only have I walked away with credits, but I also met a lot of nice au pairs!” |
2013 Tax Information for Au Pairs
If you haven’t done so already, it’s about time to complete your tax return! Every year, InterExchange Au Pair USA gets a lot of questions from our au pairs and host families about the rules regarding income taxes on au pair earnings and host family responsibilities.
Au pairs must file an individual federal U.S. income tax return, unless their wages are below a certain amount. Host families do not need to issue a W-2 Form to report au pair earnings, as an au pair’s wages are not subject to income tax withholding.
Remember: InterExchange staff and Au Pair USA Local Coordinators are not licensed tax advisors and cannot provide official tax advice. We recommend that host families consult their tax advisors for information about reporting au pair wages. We recommend that au pairs contact a professional tax advisor or the IRS to provide guidance on an individual tax situation. J-1 tax services such as Taxback or RTTax are often helpful for international exchange visitors.
Some basic tax information:
- The U.S. Department of Labor has determined that the au pair stipend constitutes “wages” because an employer-employee relationship exists between the au pair and his/her host family. These wages are therefore subject to federal taxation. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the government agency that collects federal income taxes.
- Au pairs are required to file Form 1040 NR-EZ with the IRS for their federal U.S. individual income tax returns. The form can be downloaded here. Instructions for filling out Form 1040 NR-EZ can be found here or downloaded here.
- The tax return Form 1040 NR-EZ should be filled in and sent to the IRS by April 15, 2013.
- “Wages earned” refers to the total amount an au pair earned from a host family from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.
- An au pair is generally eligible for a $3,800 personal exemption. This amount is deducted from total earned income (line 13 of Form 1040 NR-EZ) and will lower the tax burden. Au pairs who earned less than $3,800 do not need to file a federal tax return.
- As non-resident, J-1 Visa holders like au pairs are generally not required to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. However, if an au pair has lived in the U.S. in the past on an F, J, M or Q visa, she or he may be considered a “resident alien” during the au pair program.
- Use the Record of Hours Worked and Payment Received form you received at Orientation & Training to help you calculate your earned wages for the year 2012.
- The following resources may be helpful to au pairs and host families when filling out tax returns:
- General Information can be found at: www.irs.gov
- Information for au pairs and host families
- Tax filing for J-1 Visa holders: Taxback or RTTax
- The IRS website offers a complete list of companies who can help file federal taxes. Although many websites offer free federal tax filing, many of these companies may charge a separate fee to help you file your state tax forms.
Thank you for being part of the InterExchange Au Pair USA program. We hope your new year is off to an excellent start!
