AP & Dependent Care FSA - How to Document?

[Anonymous]

If you have an FSA for dependent care, how do you submit receipts for your weekly stipend?

I transfer funds each week to my Au Pair from my checking account, and am not sure how to make a "receipt."

I normally submit my agency fee, but won't have one for 2021.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I've had to do this with two companies. The first I could input the dates worked, amount paid, etc and then the AP could sign. The one I have now I fill out a paper form they provide, AP signs then I scan and upload. No receipt needed.

[Anonymous]

You shouldn’t need a weekly receipt. You’ll document 28 weeks of work, online or paper form. Either way, AP signs, then you either mail it in or scan and email.

[Anonymous]

I have always made my own receipts. Au pair doesn't need to sign them. I submit them to my DCAP and it is always paid. BTW, I'm an employee benefits attorney.

[Anonymous]

I would just compile your expenses and submit them once a month or so. A receipt or something signed by the au pair showing the dates of service, the children cared for and the amount you paid them is good enough.

[Anonymous]

I sent my au pair agency agreement (which includes: au pair name and stipend requirement) and the transaction history from my bank and it was accepted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've had to do this with two companies. The first I could input the dates worked, amount paid, etc and then the AP could sign. The one I have now I fill out a paper form they provide, AP signs then I scan and upload. No receipt needed.

Same easy. I do it in Jan every year. No issues.

[Anonymous]

OP here - just wanted to thank you all for this very helpful information!