My enrollment material says my dependent day care expenses must be “work-related.” What exactly does the term “work-related” mean?
• The expenses must be incurred to enable you, and your spouse, if married, to be gainfully employed. Gainfully employed means that you are working and earning an income. It does not include unpaid volunteer work or volunteer work for a nominal salary. You are not considered gainfully employed during paid vacation time unless it is a short and temporary absence such as a 2-week vacation. Gainful employment is determined on a daily basis. Also, you may not be able to include expenses you pay for dependent care while you are off work because of illness unless it is short and temporary. For IRS definition of work-related expenses, please refer to IRS Publication 503.
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- My enrollment material says my dependent day care expenses must be "work-related." What exactly does the term "work-related" mean?
- My enrollment material says my dependent daycare expenses must be "work-related." What exactly does the term "work-related" mean?
- My enrollment material says my day care expenses must be "work-related." What exactly does the term "work-related" mean?
