Commuter Guide
SAVE MORE ON YOUR RIDE TO WORK
Discover how to turn your commute into amazing tax savings.
What Are Commuter benefits?
Commuter benefits let you use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses.
Why choose us?
24/7 US-based member services |
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Award-winning mobile app1 |
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Easy account management |
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Smart alerts and notifications |
Am I eligible for Commuter benefits?
Eligibility requires a commuter benefits program offered through your employer.
How do I sign up?
You can activate commuter benefits any time. No need to wait for open enrollment. Pause, change, or update your benefits whenever you want.
GO YOUR OWN WAY
Train
Subway
Bus
Ferry
Parking
You can use your commuter benefits to pay for thousands of eligible transit expenses.
CHOOSE FROM SEVERAL CONVENIENT PAYMENT OPTIONS
Send payments directly to your parking provider |
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Get monthly transit passes or tickets mailed to your home |
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Get reimbursed for eligible out-of-pocket parking expenses |
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Load funds onto your smart card or debit card |
Maximize your savings
Your savings can add up fast
Here’s an example based on $3,300 annual spending and a 30 percent effective tax rate.
Transit expenses
$150/mo
($1,800/yr)
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Parking expenses
$125/mo
($1,500/yr)
Annual tax savings2
$990
Commuter Savings calculator
Discover the full power of your Commuter benefits. Just input your planned spending and watch the savings add up.
Calculate my commuter savingsThe more you spend, the more you save
Take your account to the max.
IRS Commuter Spending Limits
Tax year |
Benefit |
IRS monthly limit |
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2019 |
Transit |
$265 |
Parking |
$265 |
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2020 |
Transit |
$270 |
Parking |
$270 |
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2021 |
Transit |
$270 |
Parking |
$270 |
Members with both transit and parking benefits may contribute
the combined maximum.
Transit
Tax year |
IRS monthly limit |
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2019 |
$265 |
2020 |
$270 |
2021 |
TBA. Check back for updates |
Parking
Tax year |
IRS monthly limit |
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2019 |
$265 |
2020 |
$270 |
2021 |
TBA. Check back for updates |
Members with both transit and parking benefits may contribute the combined maximum.
Watch our on-demand Commuter webinar
Join our webinar to learn the commuter basics. We’ll show you how to use your benefits and save more on your ride to work.
1Accounts must be activated via the HealthEquity website in order to use the mobile app.
2The example used is for illustrative purposes only; actual savings may vary. The figure is based on average tax rates, including state, federal and FICA taxes.
HealthEquity does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. Always consult a professional when making life-changing decisions.
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