The OBBB Dependent Care FSA Increase Could Backfire

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The OBBB Dependent Care FSA Increase Could Backfire
Newfront

[Guidance Overview]
Aug. 6, 2025

"Given the [1] nature of the 55% average benefits test, [2] OBBB enhancements to the child and dependent care tax credit, and [3] disproportionate use of the dependent care FSA by highly compensated employees, it is possible the new OBBB landscape could inadvertently lead to reduced access to the dependent care FSA in 2026." MORE >>

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