Optimize your tax savings by comparing Dependent Care FSA and Tax Credit strategies.
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Best option: Combined Approach
Maximum tax savings: $ 1,269
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You could save more by increasing your FSA contribution to $ 5,000 .
Potential additional savings: $ 179
Total Savings: $ 600
How it's calculated:
The credit rate decreases from 35% to 20% as income increases. Maximum eligible expenses are $ 3,000 for 1 dependent(s).
Total Savings: $ 869
How it's calculated:
FSA contributions reduce your taxable income, saving you money on federal, state, and FICA taxes. Maximum contribution: $ 5,000 for married filing jointly.
Total Savings: $ 1,269
How it's calculated:
Step 1: FSA Savings
Step 2: Tax Credit on Remaining Expenses
The combined approach uses FSA for the first portion of expenses (up to $ 5,000 ) and then applies the tax credit to remaining eligible expenses (up to $ 3,000 total). This maximizes tax benefits when you have enough expenses to use both.
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