Using a Dependent Care FSA for Summer Camp
Can my Dependent Care FSA really be used to pay for summer camp?
Question of the Week - Reimbursement of Personal Protective Equipment from FSA
Q.- Can employees still use their health FSAs to get reimbursed for the cost of masks and hand sanitizer?
Q.- Can employees still use their health FSAs to get reimbursed for the cost of masks and hand sanitizer?
A.- Yes. Amounts paid for personal protective equipment including as masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes are deductible medical expenses under Section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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