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In order to use funds in your Dependent Care FSA and be in compliance with the IRS, you will need information about the person you hire and the care they provided. A Dependent Care FSA allows you to set aside tax-free dollars from your paycheck to pay for eligible child or adult dependent care expenses. In short, yes! In addition to care options which include day camps and after-school care, in-home care through a babysitter, nanny, or au pair would be eligible. You may be exploring a lot of options now. Options may include professional nannies, neighbors, and even family members. Fortunately, all of these are considered eligible child care options.
In order to use funds in your Dependent Care FSA and be in compliance with the IRS, you will need information about the person you hire and the care they provided. A Dependent Care FSA allows you to set aside tax-free dollars from your paycheck to pay for eligible child or adult dependent care expenses. In short, yes! In addition to care options which include day camps and after-school care, in-home care through a babysitter, nanny, or au pair would be eligible. You may be exploring a lot of options now. Options may include professional nannies, neighbors, and even family members. Fortunately, all of these are considered eligible child care options.