What are eligible expenses for the dependent care FSA?
To be an eligible expense for the dependent care FSA, it must be: For care of children under age 13, or for care for your lawful spouse or other eligible dependent who is incapable of self-care For day care, babysitting and housekeeping related to this care For payments to relatives who care for an eligible dependent and who are not claimed as a dependent on your federal income tax return (including your child if the child is at least age 19 and not claimed as a dependent) For before- and after-school care programs, if the expenses are itemized separately from the tuition expenses To allow you to work and, if you are married, to allow your spouse to work or attend school full-time In addition, these rules apply to the dependent care FSA: Reimbursed expenses lower the amount you can claim on the Federal Dependent Care Tax Credit Contributions may be limited depending on the employment status and income of you and your lawful spouse. Some financial planners suggest that if your family’s
