What to Know About New IRS Changes to FSA Contribution Limits for 2026

Higher IRS limits make FSAs a smart way to cover health and dependent care costs with tax-free dollars—if you use them wisely.The IRS recently raised the limits on tax-advantaged health care and dependent care contributions. Dreamstime/TCA1/12/2026|Updated: 1/12/2026By Roxanne Bland From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceDo you have or are you thinking about opening a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? Here’s a potentially good reason to consider it. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently raised the limits on tax-advantaged health care and dependent care contributions.Tribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles