If I have someone come into my home to take care of my children instead of using a day care facility, do these expenses qualify for a dependent care flexible spending account?
Yes. You can include wages paid to a baby-sitter or companion in or outside your home if the services are necessary in order for you (or, if you are married, you and your spouse) to work. Expenses will also qualify for a dependent care flexible spending account if you work and your spouse is a full-time student. The services are not covered if the baby-sitter is someone you declare as a dependent.
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