OP here - just wanted to thank you all for this very helpful information!

Anonymous wrote:I've had to do this with two companies. The first I could input the dates worked, amount paid, etc and then the AP could sign. The one I have now I fill out a paper form they provide, AP signs then I scan and upload. No receipt needed.

Same easy. I do it in Jan every year. No issues.

I sent my au pair agency agreement (which includes: au pair name and stipend requirement) and the transaction history from my bank and it was accepted.

I would just compile your expenses and submit them once a month or so. A receipt or something signed by the au pair showing the dates of service, the children cared for and the amount you paid them is good enough.

I have always made my own receipts. Au pair doesn't need to sign them. I submit them to my DCAP and it is always paid. BTW, I'm an employee benefits attorney.

You shouldn’t need a weekly receipt. You’ll document 28 weeks of work, online or paper form. Either way, AP signs, then you either mail it in or scan and email.

I've had to do this with two companies. The first I could input the dates worked, amount paid, etc and then the AP could sign. The one I have now I fill out a paper form they provide, AP signs then I scan and upload. No receipt needed.

If you have an FSA for dependent care, how do you submit receipts for your weekly stipend?

I transfer funds each week to my Au Pair from my checking account, and am not sure how to make a "receipt."

I normally submit my agency fee, but won't have one for 2021.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!