Commuter Benefits

Transit benefits are one of the fastest growing employee benefits. They were made possible as a result of TEA 21 legislations (Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century). As of Janurary 2008, the monthly allowance was $115. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the monthly exclusion for employer-provided commuter highway vehicle transportation and transit pass benefits increased to $230, effective from March through December 2009.

Benefits are authorized under Internal Revenue Code Section 132(f). The code is available at http://www.irs.gov.

Commuter Benefits Brochure

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