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💊 FSA Calculator

An FSA calculator computes the tax savings from a health flexible spending account election. Enter your election, marginal tax rate, and expected medical expenses to see your annual savings and any use-it-or-lose-it forfeiture risk — using the verified 2026 IRS limit of $3,400 with a $680 carryover.

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FSA details

2026 limits verified 2026-07-27 against IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32

Annual tax savings from your FSA

$816.00

Electing $3,400.00 pre-tax at a 24% marginal rate

2026 election limit

$3,400.00

Carryover allowance

$680.00

At risk of forfeiture

$0.00

Health FSAs are funded pre-tax through payroll and must be spent on eligible medical expenses. Unlike an HSA, an FSA is not portable when you change jobs, and unspent funds beyond the carryover are forfeited.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the FSA contribution limit for 2026?
The 2026 health FSA salary-reduction limit is $3,400, up $100 from 2025 (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32). Plans that allow carryover let you roll up to $680 of unspent 2026 funds into 2027. The limit is per employee per employer.
How does FSA use-it-or-lose-it work?
FSA funds not spent by the plan-year deadline are forfeited to your employer, except for what your plan lets you carry over (up to $680 for 2026) or spend during a grace period of up to 2.5 months. Plans may offer one of those — never both.
How much does an FSA actually save me?
Your savings equal your election × your marginal tax rate. Electing the full $3,400 at a 24% combined rate saves $816 a year. Because FSA payroll deductions also avoid the 7.65% FICA tax, real savings are often higher than income tax alone.
Can I change my FSA election mid-year?
Only after a qualifying life event — marriage, divorce, birth or adoption, death of a dependent, or an employment change affecting eligibility. Otherwise your election locks for the plan year, which is why estimating expenses accurately matters.

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Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. Results are estimates and not financial advice. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making financial decisions.