FSA and self-employed

halleesmom New Member Posts: 133 Likes: 8	FSA and self-employed Jan 7, 2013 10:14:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by halleesmom on Jan 7, 2013 10:14:34 GMT -5 I would like to set-up a dependent care FSA. However, I am self-employed, 1099. Does anyone know if this option is available to me or is it a perk only an employer can offer?
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ijack Elder Posts: 16,121 Likes: 8,168	FSA and self-employed Jan 7, 2013 10:34:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ijack on Jan 7, 2013 10:34:59 GMT -5 I believe it's a perk only an employer can offer, sorry.
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SJ Elder Posts: 11,590 Likes: 10,254	FSA and self-employed Jan 7, 2013 10:36:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SJ on Jan 7, 2013 10:36:37 GMT -5 I'm not sure about the FSA, but I know that you can set up a HSA (health savings account) in your situation. We have one for DH and love it- another nice tax break at Schedule C time
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