Enrolled in dependent care FSA but did not use it.

[Twoodram1996]

I mistakenly enrolled in a dependent care FSA during my employer's annual enrollment period. I used the self-service option to enroll and must have checked the box for the FSA by mistake. The amount was so small that I did not notice the deductions taken from my check. I received my W2 and noticed an amount in box 10. It was $250, which is the minimum amount. Since I do not have childcare expenses, how do I account for the FSA? Do I have to complete form 2441?

[BillM223]

Yes, you must complete form 2441. 

When you show that you don't have kids or didn't spend money on them or otherwise don't qualify for special treatment, the $250 will be added back to Other Income (it was taken out of Wages, so it needs to be added back).

There will not be any more effect than that.