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# How can I indicate household and childcare costs as a French cross-border commuter?

For French cross-border commuters, you should deduct the tax credit you received in France.

Even if you have no income from France, you are required to file a French tax return. 
This is an obligation for French residents, but it can be advantageous for you if you have incurred childcare and/or household expenses.


### What deductions are you entitled to?


###### **Childcare costs**
You are entitled to a 50% tax credit, capped at €1,750 per year per child under 6.

**Example**
| Thomas and Jeanne have a 4-year-old daughter for whom they paid €4,000 in childcare costs in 2025.

For 2025, they will be able to claim :
* 1750 euros in tax credit in France (even if you have no French income!)
* 2250 euros in deductions in Luxembourg (4000-1750)

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###### **Household expenses**
You are entitled to a 50% tax credit, capped at 6,000 euros per year.

** Example**
| John paid €3,000 in household expenses in 2025.

For 2025, he is entitled to :
* a tax credit of €1,500 in France
* 1,500 in deductions in Luxembourg