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The government allows the employer to implement a Qualified Transportation Benefits program for employees who incur qualified expenses commuting to and from work. The program allows an employee to pay for their monthly transportation expenses with pre-tax dollars - up to $115 for Mass Transit and up to $220 for Parking. An employee who participates in the program will increase their disposable income because of the reduction in FICA and Income Taxes due to the pre-tax dollars. The amount of the employee's increase is dependent on their compensation and commuter expenses.
An employee earning $45,000 per year, who incurs $115 per month in mass transit expenses can increase their take home pay by approximately $492, equivalent to a 1.70% raise. An employee earning $80,000 per year, who incurs $220 per month in parking expenses can increase their take home pay by approximately $941, equivalent to a 1.83% raise. An employee earning $87,000 per year, who incurs $115 per month in mass transit expenses and $220 per month in parking expenses can increase their take home pay by approximately $1,433, equivalent to a 2.65% raise.
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