Dependent Care FSA Contribution Limit to Increase in 2026

Picture of Amanda Humphrey Amanda Humphrey : Updated on January 22, 2026

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Effective Jan. 1, 2026, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) increases the maximum annual contribution limit for dependent care flexible spending accounts to $7,500 (or $3,750 for married individuals filing separate tax returns). This legal update summarizes this change.

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