Insights on childcare benefits, tax savings, and the future of family care.
Starting in 2026, the federal Child and Dependent Care Credit is worth up to 50% of what you spend on care. SitterSync tracks the spending all year and hands you a Form 2441 summary at tax time.
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows you to set aside pre-tax money to pay for eligible childcare expenses.
TASC's new dependent care assessment shows participation gaps aren't about awareness or value. They're about decision-context and the invisible caregivers families already use.
The best sitters are probably already connected to you. SitterSync Groups makes it easier to organize and access the trusted networks you already have.
DCFSA participation hovers around 6% of eligible employees while HSAs cruise past 30%. The gap is not awareness, it is design. Here is how to close it.
When HR teams hear "childcare benefit," they default to daycare RFPs. That instinct skips the 80% of family childcare spend where employers can actually move the needle.
Agency backup care is sold on advertised utilization rates of 70%+. Real adoption sits closer to 3%. Here is why the model fails and what to recommend instead.
A tactical playbook for benefits consultants heading into 2026 renewals. Three questions to ask every client, plus sample language you can lift verbatim.
Walk through the actual math. At 10% participation, a 500-person employer saves about $4,600 in FICA. At 25%, it jumps to $11,500. Here is how the model works.
Care.com, Sittercity, and the enterprise backup care players built stranger-marketplace models. The next decade belongs to infrastructure around the caregivers families already trust.
In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, Congress passed what some in the benefits world are calling “the Big Beautiful Bill”, a sweeping package of...
Let’s get something straight: companies spend millions each year trying to make employees more engaged, less stressed, and more loyal.
Why the Real Childcare Crisis Is About Cost, Not Access When companies think about supporting working parents, they often start with a simple question: "How...
Did you know that paying your babysitter could be a tax-advantaged expense? For millions of working families, babysitting isn’t just a necessity, it’s a...
Babysitting is a great way to earn money, especially if you enjoy spending time with kids.
Childcare is one of the biggest challenges facing working families today. As an employer, you may already offer a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account...
Are you making money babysitting after school, on weekends, or during school breaks?..
In a bold move that reflects the changing landscape of work and family life, Meijer recently announced a new dependent care benefit that allows team members to...
Babysitting is often seen as a part-time job for teenagers. But have you ever considered it as a self-employment opportunity? In today's flexible gig economy,...
Babysitting can be a rewarding job. It's a way to earn income while helping families. But what about the tax side of things?Babysitting income is taxable...
Navigating the world of childcare expenses can be complex. One tool that can help is a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).But what exactly is a...
Managing a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can seem overwhelming, especially when life changes occur...
The FSA landscape is peppered with rules and regulations. Although it may seem overwhelming at first, understanding it well will help you maximize tax savings...