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Flexible Spending Account

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Yes, your dependent care flexible spending account can be used to pay for day care for anyone who you claim as a dependent on your Federal tax return who is physically or mentally incapable of self-care so that you (and your spouse, if you are married) can work, look for work, or your spouse can attend school full-time.

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Flexible Spending Account

Questions and answers

I am interested in a dependent care flexible spending account. My child is 13 years old. She requires care for mental health issues. Are there exceptions to the age limit of 13?