Deductions & credits

Household Services
Expenses you pay for household services meet the work-related expense test if they are at least partly for the well-being and protection of a qualifying person.
Definition. Household services are ordinary and usual services done in and around your home that are neces- sary to run your home. They include the services of a housekeeper, maid, or cook. However, they don't include the services of a chauffeur, bartender, or gardener.