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Flexible Spending Account

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Yes, if you claim your grandchild as your tax dependent, you can get reimbursed for his eligible dependent care under a dependent care flexible spending account. You may want to consult a tax adviser before you make a decision.

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Flexible Spending Account

Questions and answers

My daughter and grandson reside with me. My daughter is not working. She is going to school full-time. Can I use a dependent care flexible spending account to pay for my grandson’s childcare? I currently pay out of my pocket. My daughter will allow me to claim him as a dependent on my tax return.