高铁2008-01-27 19:25:47回复悄悄话
Q1--请教宝宝的保姆费用如何报税？
If you didn't set up FSA, then you can get tax credit when you file tex return. The saving is less than using FSA, but you need to set up FSA before hand. If FSA is not used up, you cannot get it back.
Q2--我该向我的月嫂要些什么手续来报税吗？
You need her name, address, SSN, and her to sign a form.
Q3--宝宝每年可省的税有上限吗？
This is determined by the tax credit limit and the FSA limit. It also depends on which basket you fall into based on your income.
If you pay more than 5000, definitely. You can get the FSA claim form from your company, or the FSA company. Fill it in, ask her to sign it monthly, or wait until you have paid her all $5000.
If you didn't set up FSA, then you can get tax credit when you file tex return. The saving is less than using FSA, but you need to set up FSA before hand. If FSA is not used up, you cannot get it back.
Q2--我该向我的月嫂要些什么手续来报税吗？
You need her name, address, SSN, and her to sign a form.
Q3--宝宝每年可省的税有上限吗？
This is determined by the tax credit limit and the FSA limit. It also depends on which basket you fall into based on your income.
Q4--听说保姆费用可算作FLEXIABLE SPENDING， 所以明年的FLEXIABLE SPENDING我们放了5000刀，有必要吗？
If you pay more than 5000, definitely. You can get the FSA claim form from your company, or the FSA company. Fill it in, ask her to sign it monthly, or wait until you have paid her all $5000.