HR 409

Official Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers to deduct certain transportation fringe benefits.

Introduced: 01/15/2025

Passed House:

Passed Senate:

To President:

Became Law:

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.

Action(s):

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

Bill Details

  • Supporting Transit Commutes Act

  • House

  • Congress Number: 119