Expenses for dependent care no longer qualify for the Dependent Care FSA on the day your child turns age 13 unless they have been certified as incapable of self-care. Care for dependents incapable of self-care qualifies to any age as long as it is for care and well-being while you are working or looking for work. No. Only charges for care and well-being in order for you to work or look for work qualify for your Dependent Care FSA.

Registration fees or administrative fees that are attributed to materials or administrative type fees This list is not all-inclusive. If you have questions regarding whether an expense is eligible or ineligible under a dependent care FSA, please call CONEXIS at (877) 864-9549

No. Expenses for education do not qualify for your Dependent Care FSA. However, if you are charged for "after-care" for the portion of the day that your child attends the school that is charged for care and well-being, this charge does qualify for the Dependent Care FSA. Your provider must provide you with support for the charges for the portion that is specifically for care and well-being.

Day care expenses are eligible whether provided by an individual or by an established day care center. If the provider is a day care center which regularly provides care for more than 6 people, the center must comply with state and local laws and regulations. The claim will be paid up to the amount available in the account. The participant will be reimbursed for the rest of the claim once the money is deposited in the account.

No. Contributions allocated to one benefit account can only be used to pay a claim from that benefit program. For example, your contributions to your Health Care FSA cannot be used to pay a dependent care expense.

The maximum dollar amount is reduced from $7,000 to $4,000 for children seven years old or over. It is increased to $10,000 if the child is disabled.

No. Money directed to one type of account can be used only for expenses relating to that account. This is true even if all the money in one account is not used and the other account runs short. Participants will forfeit any money left in the account after they have submitted claims for the entire year. Reminders are sent to the employee to minimize this risk.

Qualifying expenses are for the care of a qualifying person with the main purpose of the expense being

No. We use college-age (18) and older as performers in our plays. We hope someday to create a program for younger actors, but at this time we do not offer such a program. Keep an eye on our web page. We'll announce it here, first!

If you paid someone to care for your dependent under age 13 or your disabled dependent or spouse so that you could work or look for work, you may be able to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses.

Generally, no. However, if the primary purpose of these camps is for care and well-being in order for you (or you and your spouse if married) to be gainfully employed, they may qualify. If for care and well-being, you must send a statement, with each claim submitted, stating that child attends that camp primary for care and well-being and not for educational purposes. Home | FSA Eligible Expenses | FSA Overview | HRA Overview | Commuter Benefit Overview | FAQ | Tax Savings Calculator

No. The Internal Revenue Code disqualifies expenses that include overnight care. The charges cannot be prorated to include the portion that was for care during the day while you were working.

Your election may not exceed the maximum amount specified in Section 129 of the Internal Revenue Code. Currently, the maximum annual amount is $5,000 per year ($2,500 if you are married and file separate returns). Your maximum allocation may not exceed the earned income limitation. If you are single, the earned income limitation is your salary (excluding your contributions to the plan).

If you claim an income tax credit for child care or dependent care expenses on your federal return, you can claim a tax credit for such expenses on your North Carolina return. To determine your credit, complete Part 2 on state form D-400TC. Total expenses can't exceed more than $3,000 for one dependent or $6,000 for two or more dependents. (Child support payments don't qualify.)

Eligible Dependent Care expenses are amounts spent for the care, well-being and/or protection of a qualified dependent so that you (and your spouse, if you are married) can work.

Yes. Below are some examples of expenses that are not reimbursed under your Dependent Care Reimbursement Account: Child care services provided by your spouse, someone you claim as an exemption on your federal income tax return, or by one of your children under age 19 Transportation expenses between your home and the dependent care provider, including chauffeur services

Expenses paid by you or your spouse for day care of an eligible dependent needed because you are working. The allowable deductions follow the IRS guidelines for your individual tax return (see the instructions to IRS Form 2441 and IRS Publication 503): You (and your spouse if married) must both be working; otherwise, to qualify, your spouse must be a full-time student or disabled.

Answer: Please refer to IRS Publication 503 under the qualifying person test subheading child of divorced or separated parents. You must first meet the qualification of being the custodial parent.

No, you can use monies only for the purpose for which your election was made. Monies cannot be transferred between accounts.