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A Flexible Spending Account lets you set aside pre-tax dollars for medical or childcare costs you already have, so those everyday bills cost you less.

Watch the quick version

See how it works through one simple example.

Is this you?

Your employer offers an FSA at open enrollment.
Check your benefits portal. There are health FSAs and dependent-care FSAs.

Here is the idea, in plain words

You choose an amount, and it comes out of your pay before tax.

You then spend it on eligible medical or childcare costs, which makes those costs cheaper by your tax rate.

A dependent-care FSA is one of the best breaks for working parents.

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A simple federal estimate to show the idea, not a tax filing. Real numbers depend on your full situation and current limits, which we confirm before you act.

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What to watch out for

The honest version.

  • Most health FSAs are use-it-or-lose-it. Do not overfund.
  • A dependent-care FSA and the childcare credit overlap, so coordinate them.
  • There are yearly contribution limits.

Common questions

Is this the same as an HSA?

No. An FSA does not need a special health plan, but it usually does not roll over.

What can I spend it on?

Health FSAs cover medical costs. Dependent-care FSAs cover daycare and similar.

What if I do not spend it all?

With most health FSAs you can lose the leftover, so estimate carefully.

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