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Can someone please explain to me specifically how a baby-sitter is paid using a FSA?

I've used a FSA for health care but never for child care.  Would I need to submit claims for reimbursement?  Would my baby-sitter have to provide me with some kind of receipt?  What kind of personal ID information would I need from her? Would I be forcing her to claim this income on her taxes if I submit her SS# (she probably wouldn't otherwise, as she only works part time for us)?

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Re: Can someone please explain to me specifically how a baby-sitter is paid using a FSA?

  • Even though this is the wrong board--you need her tax-id number (which is probably her SS# since it doesn't sound like she does this professionally).  She should be claiming this income on her taxes regardless since she is earning taxable income.
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  • I don't think it covers baby-sitters for you to go to dinner and such.  It is for extended care while you are at work, school, etc.

    Yes, you need a social to submit a claim and they have to claim it on their taxes.

  • Check with the company that provides your FSA. I *think* the medical expense account and the child care account are different. You might have to fill out more forms to create that account, then you get a check or a reimbursement form you can use for childcare.
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