A Flexible Spending Account is a special account you put pre-tax money into to pay for eligible healthcare expenses like copays, prescriptions, or medical supplies. It helps lower your taxable income, but most funds must be used within the plan year.
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account is a special account you put pre-tax money into to pay for eligible dependent care expenses like daycare or after-school care for your kids. This account can also be used to care for an adult dependent. It helps lower your taxable income, but most funds must be used within the plan year.