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• Does a DCFSA or the Dependent Care Tax Credit provide better savings? Open Closed

  It depends on your particular tax situation. You may apply up to $3,000 of expenses paid in a year for one qualifying individual, or $6,000 for two or more qualifying individuals to your taxes through the Dependent Care Tax Credit. If you h… Read more…the full answer

• Can I have a DCFSA if I receive a child care subsidy from my agency? Open Closed

  Yes, but any combination of DCFSA contributions and child care subsidies cannot exceed $7,500 for the year. Example 1: A federal employee has one child, age 3. The employee receives a $3,000 child care subsidy from their agency. Th… Read more…the full answer

• When is my DCFSA available to me, and how do I know how much is in my account? Open Closed

  This depends on when you enrolled in your DCFSA. If you enrolled during Open Season, your account is available on the first day of the benefit period. If you are a new employee, your DCFSA is activated once you've enrolled and your employme… Read more…the full answer

• Is there a limit for a DCFSA election? Open Closed

  By law, the maximum amount you may allot for a DCFSA is $7,500 per household ($3,750 if married filing separately). You could exceed the $7,500 limit if both you and your spouse work for employers offering an FSA and the combined total of the allo… Read more…the full answer

• My spouse and I both elected a DCFSA and our combined election exceeds the maximum $7,500 household limit. Can my FSAFEDS account be adjusted or canceled so we do not exceed the $7,500 maximum amount? Open Closed

  No, your FSA elections are irrevocable unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event. While you and your spouse will have your total household salary reduced … Read more…the full answer

• What information do I need to obtain from a dependent care provider? Open Closed

  The caregiver must declare your payment as taxable income. If it is a child care center providing care for more than six non-resident children, the provider must comply with state and local regulations. Also, at the end of the tax year, you… Read more…the full answer

• Can I send a canceled check as supporting documentation for my DCFSA claim? Open Closed

  No, canceled checks or credit card receipts aren't valid forms of supporting documentation because they do not include the necessary information need… Read more…the full answer

• I pay my daycare center the same amount every single week. Do I have to submit a DCFSA claim every week or can I set it up to automatically receive reimbursement? Open Closed

  Yes, you do have the option to request automatic Pay Me Back or Pay My Provider reimbursements. Pay Me Back: If you select Pay Me Back, you can receive automatic reimbursements by submitting a claim for future da… Read more…the full answer

• What expenses associated with au pairs are eligible for reimbursement? Open Closed

  The program fees for an au pair qualify as eligible child care expenses under a DCFSA if it is an expense you must pay in order to obtain care. You must submit supporting documentation that outlines the type of fees incurred in order to receive re… Read more…the full answer

• If I experience a qualifying life event, can I enroll in a DCFSA or change my DCFSA election? Open Closed

  You can only enroll in a DCFSA or change your election amount outside of Open Season if you experience a qualifying life event, such as having a baby. Exam… Read more…the full answer