The pre-funded Universal Service Employment Voucher (CESU préfinancé) remains an underutilized tool among self-employed healthcare professionals, despite its potential to provide significant daily support. For chiropodists/podiatrists, it offers both tax advantages and invaluable assistance in managing household tasks, thus contributing to a better work-life balance.
What is the pre-funded CESU?
The pre-funded CESU is a nominative payment voucher, financed totally or partially by an employer, a mutual insurance company, a pension fund or any other authorized organization.
It allows you to pay for various personal services such as:
- Household,
- Childcare and academic support,
- Gardening,
- IT or administrative support, etc.
Significant tax advantages for chiropodists/podiatrists
As a self-employed professional, you can obtain up to €2,540 of pre-funded CESU vouchers per year , exempt from social security and tax contributions.
You also benefit from a tax credit of 25% of the amount received, deductible from your taxable profit, which directly reduces your income tax.
How can I benefit from it?
To access pre-funded CESU vouchers, simply register with an authorized organization . Several platforms exist:
Bimpli by Natixis, Domiserve, Edenred, GLADY by Wedoogift, Groupe UP or Sodexo.
You can order these titles for yourself or for your colleagues.
What is the pre-funded CESU? In summary.
The pre-funded CESU (Universal Service Employment Voucher) is a simple, effective, and advantageous solution for self-employed podiatrists. It facilitates the delegation of certain daily tasks, improves work-life balance, and offers significant tax benefits. A system worth knowing about and using more widely.
