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Can a family that is receiving DoD childcare fee assistance (also known as Child Care in your Home[CCYH] and Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood[MCCYN]) also use a DCFSA? Open Closed
Yes. Service members receiving DoD childcare fee assistance can also participate in a DCFSA. The programs are treated differently for tax purposes. However, if a spouse of a Service member has a DCFSA or receives dependent care f… Read more…the full answer
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Does my spouse have to work to use a DCFSA for our dependent care expenses? Open Closed
Your spouse's earnings must be equal to or greater than the amount contributed to the DCFSA. If your spouse earns $7,500 or more, you are eligible for the maximum contribution of $7,500. If your spouse has less than $7,500 in earned income, your c… Read more…the full answer
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How do I request a QRD? Open Closed
To request a qualified reservist distribution (QRD), download the HEART Act - QRD Form. Simply complete and sign the form, then fax or mail … Read more…the full answer
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How long will it take to process my QRD request? Open Closed
Qualified reservist distribution (QRD) requests will be processed as soon as possible, usually within two weeks of receipt. However, in some circumstances, it may take up to 60 days to process your request. When we process your QRD, it mean… Read more…the full answer
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How will my QRD refund amount be determined? Open Closed
A qualified reservist distribution (QRD) refunds the balance of your allotments (FSA contributions) that are in your Health Care FSA (HCFSA) or Limited Expense Health Care FSA (LEX HCFSA) as of the approval date of your request. We will calculate … Read more…the full answer
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How will I receive my QRD refund? Open Closed
You will receive your qualified reservist distribution (QRD) refund on your paycheck as taxable wages. After we process your QRD request, we send the refund to your payroll provider so they can include it in your salary. The refund amount will be … Read more…the full answer
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My QRD notification stated I would receive a $400 refund but I didn't receive an additional $400 on my paycheck - why not? Open Closed
Because your qualified reservist distribution (QRD) refund is subject to the same employment taxes and deductions as your other taxable wages, it will not appear on your paycheck as an additional net $400. IMPORTANT: FSAFE… Read more…the full answer
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