Parking and Transit Plans, Section 132
A Transit/Commuter Account is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows workers to use pre-tax money to help pay for the cost of commuting expenses to and from work.
There are 3 different types of transit accounts:
- Parking– Covers the cost of parking your vehicle at or near your place of work. May also cover parking at the following:
- Mass transit facilities, such as bus, train, or subway stations
- Commuter highway vehicle pick up location
- Carpool pick up location
- Parking meters
Employees may fund up to $270/month through a payroll deduction and have an account-linked debit card for expenses. This account may be held at the same time as a Mass Transit or Vanpool benefit account
2. Vanpool – covers the cost of traveling by vanpool or other vehicle with seating capacity of at least 6 adults, not including the driver.
Employees may fund up to $270/month through a payroll deduction and have an account-linked debit card for expenses. This account may be held at the same time as a Parking benefit account.
3. Mass Transit– Covers the cost of transit fare by train, subway, bus, ferry or transit pass for mass commuter vehicle.
Employees may fund up to $270/month through a payroll deduction and have an account-linked debit card for expenses. This account may be held at the same time as a Parking benefit account.
Good To Know:
- Unused funds in Parking, Mass Transit and Vanpool accounts roll over from month to month
- If you leave your company (voluntarily or in-voluntarily), unused funds are not portable
- Funds are not transferable between accounts
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