Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

This program lets City of Burnet employees pay for certain IRS- approved Dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. You may claim dependent care expenses for a dependent that lives with you and relies on you for more than half of his or her financial support. You must also claim the person as a dependent on your federal income tax return. Eligible dependents include your legal dependent children under age 13, spouse or parents.

Some examples are:

  • Child care, after-school care, day camps, and/or elderly care.
  • This covers only expenses that are work-related – both spouses must be employed or a full-time student.
  • The maximum contribution (per family) is the lesser of $5,000, your salary, your spouse’s salary, or your expenses.
  • Dependent must be under the age of 13 and be claimed on your tax return in order to be eligible for this portion of the plan. If the dependent is over the age of 13 they must be disabled.
  • Expenses must be incurred during the plan year.

Ameriflex telephone number is (888)868-3539

Access/manage your Ameriflex Dependent Care Account at https://myameriflex.com/