Pre-Tax Transportation Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Who is eligible for the Pre-Tax Transportation Program?
A1. Any University employee who pays for transportation costs by payroll deduction is eligible.
Q2. Can I have payroll deduction for parking off campus in private lots?
A2. Yes, if you participate in the Commuter Benefits Program. See information at: http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/emp-pretax-commuter-ben-menu.html
Q3. How can I tell if the transportation expense was deducted pre-tax?
A3. Check your earnings statement to verify if the deduction was taken as pre-tax.
Q4. If I pay for parking, transit pass or State Vanpool by cash or check, can I participate in the Pre-Tax Transportation Program?
A4. Yes, if you participate in the Commuter Benefits Program. See information at: http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/emp-pretax-commuter-ben-menu.html
Q5.If the amount deducted each month is less than the limit in any month; may the unused portion be used in subsequent months?
A5. No. The limit is applied on a monthly basis only.
Q6. Can I participate in more than one of the three programs?
A6. Yes. You can participate in the parking or vanpool pre-tax deduction programs and participate in the Commuter Benefit Program for other expenses such as transit passes. You could not participate in parking pre-tax and parking through the Commuter Benefit Program.
Q7. Must I file a pre-tax Waiver every year?
A7. No. The pre-tax Waiver continues in effect from year to year until it is rescinded by filing a new Waiver.
Q8. If I want to change from post-tax to pre-tax payment of these expenses how do I accomplish that?
A8. You must file another Waiver form that would rescind your option to have the deductions taken on a post-tax basis and enroll in the pre-tax option.
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