Flex Spending Account
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Seeking Info/advice on Flexible Spending Acct. for Childcare Expenses
Asked by K.O. from Dallas
on November 12, 2007
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Hello,
Since I just started back to work recently and we have our little one in daycare, my husband and I are contemplating enrolling in the Flexible Spending Acct....
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- If you spend a lot on childcare then the FSA will probably be better than using the tax credit. The way you can figure out how much you'll save is by crunching the nu...
- I guess it depends how much you spend on childcare. I max out our flexible spending account (which is $5000, I think) and that is money that is not taxed. On my fede...
- Hi K., I asked our tax guy the same question! It's the same as claiming it on your taxes at the end of the year. Of course, it may be different if you're in a diffe...
FSA Account for Daycare Expenses
Asked by M.C. from Houston
on September 29, 2009
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I'm interested in beginning a FSA account to cover childcare expenses but am not entirely sure how it works. If anyone out there uses one and can provide an overview ...
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- The benefits of a FSA account is to reduce your taxable income. However, you're allowed to claim child care expenses in your tax reporting at the end of the year. I gu...
- I havn't read your other responses so you might already have this. FSA is a great program but it does have a downfall. The way it works is you agree to contribute so...
- Hi M., FSA account is a great program. I used it the entire time my children were in daycare and daycamp. They are 8 and 9 years old now :( How the program works is, y...
Flexible Spending Account
Asked by A.B. from Atlanta
on October 15, 2007
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We increased our FSA deduction this year because we thought our son was going to get braces. Well I took him to the orthodontist today and he wants to wait another 6 m...
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- Hi , we ran into a similar case last year so my husband went to get more chiropractic services ( thats included in the plan : like 40 visits a year) , now they also h...
- A. B: I am a full-time pediatric dentist and thus, work closely with many orthodontists. You should explain your situtation regaruding the unused FSA that may expi...
- A., I just saw your post. If you can't prepay your orthodontist maybe you could get physicals for you and your husband. They are fairly expensive and good to get do...
Starting Home Day care...what Is Needed for Proof for Flexible Spending Accounts
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on June 26, 2008
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Hi, does anyone have experience in what I would have to provide (as proof) so that someone can use thier flexible spending account to pay me??? thanks!!!
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- I did home daycare for a while and all I needed do was give my SSN and, at the end of the year, provided parents w/ dates of service. They received weekly paid receip...
- I think all you need is to give them your SS #. K.
- Your SSN. But also....make sure you claim the income on your taxes, because with them using that then your income from that gets reported on your SSN.
Looking to Have 4 Ugly Protruding Moles removed...need Referral
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on July 2, 2008
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i've been living w/some moles that are really unsightly for too long now. dermatologists in the past tell me that it would be considered "cosmetic"--therefore not cove...
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- Dr. Meyer Horn in Bucktown removed my mole recently. It was my first time so I have nothing to compare it with but it didn't hurt and it healed nicely.
- A., I don't have any recommendations but I know you can use your flexible spending account to pay for the cost.
- One of my moles did change while I was pg with my 5yro had a skin tag grow on it, they other one was already 'puffy' but told her it happened while pg as well. I did n...
Seeking a New Job Opportunity That Is "Kid Friendly"
Asked by M.K. from Denver
on January 3, 2007
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In other words I am keeping my options open. I currently have a fulltime job that pays well but its long hours (12 shifts) at night and this drains me and doesnt allow...
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- Hi M., I am a stay at home mom of 2 teens...my hubby is retired. I stay busy selling things on ebay, and my husband sells natural beef jerky products form Wyoming. Yum...
- Not sure if this will work for you, but I'd suggest checking out the following Web site. They help people who have children get hired at different positions. Good luck...
- Hello M., I work from home and I would be happy to share with you what I do. Your welcome to visit my website: www.AHomeCareer.com I can be reached at ____@____.c...
Looking for Acupuncturist Recommendations in NYC
Asked by J.K. from New York
on March 5, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I'm due on Friday, March 7th, and have a ton of money to spend from my 2007 FSA account, so I thought I might try acupuncture to move along labor and ju...
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- I am a chiropractor on 56th and Park and I might be able to help you out with items for your bed (ie pillows, onlays, traveling pillows etc) and then you will have the...
- Hi, I know a great acupuncturist, she was/is also my doula (I'm due in April with my second child) Her name is Christiane Mauro and her number is ###-###-####. Her off...
- Hi, J.. I have a phenomenal acupuncturist for you. Her name is Michelle Helfner and she can even email you points to help once you go into labor. I'd like to say ...
Emergency Pediatric Denstist
Asked by V.M. from Washington DC
on September 22, 2008
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Hello Ladies:
Could anyone here suggest a good pediatric dentist we can see on an emergency basis. My three year old daughter fell on concrete steps at the equestr...
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- We use Dr. McGrath in this office, but any of the doctors are great. They made the Annapolis best Pediatric dentist list ###-###-####. They are located across from th...
- Dudly Katz - I googled and there are 2 phone numbers - ###-###-#### and ###-###-####
- ###-###-####. Dr Dana Greenwald is amazing. Wisconsin ave just south of Military Road. Call the office and the pager no will be given. Good luck.
Need a New OB ASAP - Refused Care by Dr. and Am 8 Mos Preg!
Asked by D.H. from Tampa
on January 6, 2008
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Please be warned about this Dr. and any suggestions for GOOD OB's in Tampa who will accept a new patient who is 8 months along would be greatly appreciated! Currently ...
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- I agree that you need to report the DR. The OB that I went to for both pregnancys is Dr Brown who is a part of Tampa Bay Womens Care. She is located on Virginia Ave of...
- Hello D., I am sorry to hear about your case. There are a lot of unethical professionals outthere and unfortunately for you, you had one of them. My advice to you i...
- I highly recommend Dr. Hardy Hunter. her # is ###-###-####. Her office is at St. Joes. I switched to her when I found out I was preg. b/c the practice I was going t...
Is Daycare a Tax Deduction?
Asked by K.A. from Phoenix
on July 10, 2008
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Hi every one. We are new to the day care/preschool scene as I have been a SAHM for almost 4 years now. We are looking at daycares and preschools and I was just wonde...
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- YES! You can deduct childcare expense for taxes - you only need the facility's tax id #. If they don't have a tax id # then it can't be claimed. It's a required ent...
- Yes it is a tax deduction. Basically you just need the tax id number of the person or place that is providing the day care. If you decide to go with home care, make ...
- I don't remember the answer to this question, but I do know that it can be included in your flex-spending account. Check with your HR office to see if they have those...
