HR 409 119th Congress House In Committee

Supporting Transit Commutes Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. · Jan 15, 2025

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]
Independent · MA
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. LawlerRep. McGovernRep. CarsonDel. NortonRep. Watson ColemanRep. LatimerRep. SuozziRep. Kennedy

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