My employer pays for a monthly bus pass for me to get to work. Is the bus pass something like "compensation"?

pbawden · ‎June 4, 2019

I live in California, my company's HQ is in Texas.

MinhT · ‎June 4, 2019

Your bus pass to allow you to commute to work is considered a qualified transportation benefit and is not included in your income and is not taxable.

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MinhT · ‎June 4, 2019

Your bus pass to allow you to commute to work is considered a qualified transportation benefit and is not included in your income and is not taxable.

Please read this IRS document for more information:

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