HR 409

Supporting Transit Commutes Act

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Jake Auchincloss [D-MA-4]
Cosponsors
8
Policy area
Taxation
Introduced
2025-01-15
Latest action
2025-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2025-01-15: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-15: Introduced in House