Across the country, thousands of employees receive Commuter Check vouchers to redeem for passes and tickets for bus, train, ferry or vanpool commute. It's a great employee benefit, and every month, more employees get them.

Why participate in Commuter Check?
First of all, it will save you and your employer a lot of money. If you’re a transit rider, Federal law allows you to receive up to $1,320 a year in Commuter Checks as a pre-tax payroll deduction or tax-free employee benefit and fully deductible business expense to employers. If you drive and park, it also allows up to $2,580 a year in ParkCheks. The benefits apply to all types of employers in the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

Commuter Check is also extremely popular because:

• It's a very easy benefit program to participate in. Just sign up with your employer and start receiving your Commuter Checks monthly. If you’re company does not currently participate, click here for tips on getting your employer to enroll.
   
• The savings are immediate, and not given out at the end of the year.
   
• Participation is flexible. You have over one year to use your Commuter Checks, and in case you switch transit providers, you can use them on all transit systems.
   
• It’s a response to the high cost of driving and parking. Commuter Checks and ParkCheks let you know that your employer is sensitive to your transportation costs, environmental concerns and your quality of life.
   
• Your employer will appreciate your suggesting Commuter Check because it improves your company's benefits package at no cost, and is simple to administer.

What are the tax benefits?
If your employer offers Commuter Check as a pre-tax payroll deduction you save on taxes, up to $500 each year! If your employer offers it as a benefit, you won’t have to pay taxes on the amount you receive, up to a total of $110 per month. And with ParkCheks, you can save up to $1,000 per year!

How do I get Commuter Checks?
In order to participate, your employer needs to enroll with Commuter Check. From experience, we know that most employers institute Commuter Check because their employees asked for it. We have tips on getting your employer to enroll. Once they have enrolled, it’s very easy for you to participate. There are no forms to fill out or submit, and the tax savings continue to add up every month. It’s simple, and over 150,000 employees across the country now use it.

Commuter Check vouchers are easy to redeem at public or retail sales outlets, wherever you can buy transit passes or tickets. They also are used to pay your monthly vanpool fare. Park Checks are redeemable for your work-related parking expenses.

If you have any question regarding how the Commuter Check program works, please see the Frequently Asked Questions section. Other helpful information can be found on the Using Commuter Checks page.