The Minister responsible for public accounts, Amélie de Montchalinassured Tuesday that the government would not eliminate the tax advantage for childcare or support for the elderly, as part 40 billion euros to find pour Le Budget 2026.
“There are two subjects on which I believe that collectively, we see that it works and that we should not touch: that’s all that touches on Childcare And that’s all that affects the support of the elderly, “said Amélie de Montchalin on RTL.
“I say it very solemnly: these two subjects are useful, they are effective. There will be no change, ”she said.
The Minister said that 26 personal service professions currently benefit from a tax advantage corresponding to a income tax credit equal to 50 % of the expenses incurred.
“Basically is it the right perimeter?” Is this a good reimbursement rate? What is the good balance between black work that we do not want to encourage and the good use of public money? “, She questioned, citing lessons or sports at home, but without deciding on cleaning expenses.
“But I repeat it, everything related to childcare, everything related to the accompaniment of the elderly, I do not want us to touch it. Afterwards, parliamentarians can decide differently, “she said.
