https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/flexible-spending-account/01/2785585#M1011998 <P>What is a FSA and how can I use it for childcare?</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:19:19 GMT Hayleemphillips 2026-03-10T06:19:19Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/flexible-spending-account/01/2785585#M1011998 <P>What is a FSA and how can I use it for childcare?</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:19:19 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/flexible-spending-account/01/2785585#M1011998 Hayleemphillips 2026-03-10T06:19:19Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-flexible-spending-account/01/2785597#M1011999 <P>Hi Hayleemphillips</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>A Flexible Spending Account (also known as a flexible spending arrangement) is a special account you put money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>A Flexible Spending Account is <STRONG>NOT</STRONG> eligible for daycare expenses, however, a DependentCare FSA is eligible.</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>A Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) is&nbsp;<STRONG>a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or adult daycare</STRONG></SPAN></P> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:41:38 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-flexible-spending-account/01/2785597#M1011999 EricE_CPA 2022-10-26T17:41:38Z