In the past, this has only been available to parents using registered day nursery, pre-school, school-age care or family day carer provisions.
From the tax year 2008 onwards, parents employing a qualified and accredited nanny who has met strict criteria assessed by the Jersey Childcare Trust will receive the same tax breaks that they would if they chose a form of registered childcare.
The news comes as part of the Trust’s plans for 2008, which they call the Year of Choice.
