Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- The minimum per-pay contribution is $5 per pay
- The maximum contribution varies by Federal tax filing status and is as follows:
- Single or Married Filing Separately: $96 per pay
- Married Filing Jointly or Head of Household: $192 per pay
- Is used to cover child care for children age 13 or younger
- Child care can be in-home or at another facility, which must meet all federal and state regulations if more than six (6) children are under care
- Can be used for Elder Care
- The list of eligible expenses can be found in IRS Publication 503 or online at https://www.irs.gov/publications/p503
- You will receive a benefits card which you can use to access your Dependent Care FSA
Resources
Dependent Care FSA
A Dependent Care Assistance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows you to set aside a portion of your pay pre-tax to use for child day care or elder care expenses.
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