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Dependent Care FSA Planner
Project your annual election from per-paycheck amounts and compare it with the limit and your real costs.
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Source notes
- U.S. Internal Revenue Service — Publication 969, Medical and Dental Expenses and Other Itemized Deductions
Publication 969 explains the dependent care flexible spending account rules, including contribution limits and use-it-or-lose-it constraints.
Reviewed 2026-10-09. Limits and rules change by tax year. Confirm the current figures in the publication for the year you file.
What this App does not do
This App projects numbers you enter. It does not give tax advice, file elections, or confirm eligibility.
This free App has no paid features. It does not contact an agency, employer, bank, seller, provider, or other person.