CatinaT1
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Deductions & credits

Forfeited amounts are not taxed; however, if there is an amount not used for Dependent Care, it becomes taxable income. The purpose of the account is to set aside pre-tax money to be used for child care. It loses its pre-tax qualification if it is not used for that purpose.

 

[edited | 3.17.23 | 7:56am]

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