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The document outlines NYC's Commuter Benefits Law, which mandates certain employers to offer commuter benefits to full-time employees starting January 1, 2016. It details the advantages for both employers and employees, eligibility criteria, covered transit options, and provides information on how employees can participate voluntarily. The law aims to reduce commuting costs for employees while offering tax savings for employers.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the commuter benefits participation form in the editor.
Begin by filling out the 'Employer Information' section. Enter your employer's name, address, city/state/ZIP code, and phone number accurately.
Next, complete the 'Employee Information' section. Provide your full name (first, middle, last), address, city/state/ZIP code, phone number, email address, and date of hire.
In the declaration section, print your name where indicated. Choose either 'Accept' or 'Decline' regarding your employer’s offer to use pre-tax income for transportation benefits.
Sign and date the form at the bottom to confirm your decision. Ensure all information is correct before submission.

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What is a commuter agreement?

Commuter agreement means a form, approved by the Colorado State Veterinarian and the state veterinarian of the contiguous state, that establishes an agreement between Colorado and a contiguous state to enable livestock owners, managers, or operators to move livestock across state borders for grazing purposes and to

What happens to my commuter benefits funds when I leave my company?

When you have pre-tax commuter benefits, part of your paycheck goes into a pre-tax account used for commuting (parking, train, etc). When you leave a company, willingly or not, the money left over in the pre-tax account goes back to the company, not to you, even though it came out of your paycheck.

How do I use my NYC commuter benefits card?

Commuter Card Tap and Go: Avoid waiting in line at a terminal to refill your card; tap your card at the contactless OMNY turnstile and go. Digital Wallet Compatibility: Use your new card in your mobile phones digital wallet; no need to use your actual card at the turnstile.

What are commuter benefits in NYC?

What is a commuter benefits program? A commuter benefits program is a program that certain employers can offer under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 132(f) to their full-time employees to use pre-tax income to cover certain transportation costs.

What is the commuter tax deduction in NY?

Monthly Pre-Tax Limit Under federal tax law and effective January 1, 2025, employees can use up to $325 a month of their pre-tax income to pay for qualified transportation.

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How to use commuter benefits?

How do I use my Commuter Benefits? Use your Commuter Transit Card to purchase transit fare and passes at any qualified transit terminal that accepts Visa. Please note, your Commuter Transit Card cannot be used for Lyft, Uber, or other rideshare services.

How do I use my commuter benefits?

You authorize your employer to deduct a pre-tax amount for parking and/or van pooling/transit throughout the year, up to the IRS limits. You pay for the qualified transportation with your benefits debit card or you can pay out of pocket and then file a claim for reimbursement.

Can I use commuter benefits to pay for gas?

Benefits may not be used for tolls, gas, mileage or other personal commuting expenses. Can I use my commuter account to pay for business or personal travel expenses? No. You can only use commuter account funds to pay for your regular commute between your home and office on mass transit or van-pools.