LEGISLATION/H.R. 409

Supporting Transit Commutes Act

119-HR-409119th CongressIntroduced Jan 15, 2025Taxation
Market Probability
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor

Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4](D-MA-4)
8 cosponsors

Summary

Supporting Transit Commutes Act 

This bill provides employers a tax deduction for certain transportation fringe benefits given to employees.

Under the bill, employers may deduct costs for providing employees transportation in a commuter highway vehicle (e.g., van pool) between the employee’s home and place of work or a transit pass. The amount of the deduction cannot exceed the aggregate exclusion amount for such fringe benefits ($325 per month per employee in 2025 and adjusted annually). Further, under the bill, the deduction cannot exceed 50% of such amount for transportation fringe benefits provided under a salary reduction agreement.

Subjects

CommutingEmployee benefits and pensionsIncome tax deductionsTransportation costs

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 15, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025Library of Congress