Can I use the dependent care FSA for elder care? What if my elderly parent remains in his/her own home or a nursing hone but is still my dependent?
You can use the dependent care FSA for elder care expenses so that you (or if you are married, you and your spouse) can work. To claim the expenses: • Your parent must qualify as your dependent under the tax rules. Please see IRS Publication 503 at www.irs.gov for specifics. • Your parent must be physically or mentally incapable of self-care. • Your parent must reside in your home for at least half of the year. • Your parent must usually spend at least eight hours a day in your home.
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