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This document outlines the terms and conditions of the Bryn Mawr College TransitChek Plan, allowing eligible employees to participate in a tax-free fringe benefit for work-related transit pass expenses

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How to fill out TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement

1. Obtain the TransitChek Plan application form from your employer or the TransitChek website.
2. Fill out your personal information, including your name, address, and employee ID.
3. Carefully read the terms and conditions of the TransitChek Plan.
4. Indicate the amount you wish to set aside for transit expenses each month as a salary reduction.
5. Sign and date the Salary Reduction Agreement form to indicate your acceptance of the terms.
6. Submit the completed forms to your HR department or payroll administrator.
7. Keep a copy of the submitted forms for your records.

Who needs TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement?

1. Employees who use public transportation to commute to work.
2. Individuals looking to save on commuting costs through pre-tax benefits.
3. Employees of companies that offer the TransitChek Plan as part of their benefits package.
4. Workers who want to manage their transportation expenses more effectively.

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Can you cash out commuter benefits?

Can I redeem my commuter benefits for cash? No. That's why it's important that employees allocate the amount of money they believe they will spend each month on their commute.

What happens to the money in my commuter transit account when I leave my employer?

When your employment with your current employer ends, you'll lose access to your current commuter benefits account and any remaining funds on the official date of your termination. Any unused commuter benefits funds will be returned to the company.

What are commuter benefits for payroll?

Commuter benefits are fringe benefits that cover an employee's transportation-related expenses with pre-tax dollars. Transportation benefits are exempt from income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes, and federal unemployment tax.

How does TransitChek work?

TransitChek provides local transit passes from across the country, such as the Premium TransitChek® MetroCard® in New York City and San Francisco MUNI passes. Most transit passes offer a choice of denominations. TransitChek Vouchers are used like cash to purchase your tickets and passes.

How do I get my money back from commuter benefits?

Your employer is allowed to provide you with benefits, tax-free, as long as the benefits are matched by an equal or greater amount of payroll deductions. When you sign up for commuter benefits, you can only get commuter benefits. No refunds, no way to just turn them back into salary.

What happens to unused commuter funds?

If you continue to work at the same company, however, unused funds will roll over monthly and yearly. One thing to remember is that the IRS does not allow companies to return unused funds to employees.

What happens to my commuter benefits funds when I leave my company?

When you have pre-tax commuter benefits, part of your paycheck goes into a pre-tax account used for commuting (parking, train, etc). When you leave a company, willingly or not, the money left over in the pre-tax account goes back to the company, not to you, even though it came out of your paycheck.

What is transit plan insurance?

A Section 132 Transportation (Transit) Plan allows employees to pay for commuter, transit, and qualified parking expenses with pre-tax dollars. The sponsoring employer also saves the 7.65% FICA match on each premium dollar their employees pre-tax.

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What is TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement?

The TransitChek Plan is a program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified transit expenses. The Salary Reduction Agreement is a document that employees sign to authorize a portion of their salary to be deducted and used for these transportation benefits.

Who is required to file TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement?

Typically, employees who wish to enroll in the TransitChek Plan and benefit from the pre-tax transportation deductions are required to file the TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement.

How to fill out TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement?

To fill out the TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement, employees should provide their personal information, specify the amount they wish to deduct from their salary for transit benefits, and sign the form to authorize the deductions.

What is the purpose of TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement?

The purpose of the TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement is to enable employees to utilize pre-tax funds for commuting expenses, thus reducing their taxable income and providing savings on transportation costs.

What information must be reported on TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement?

The information that must be reported on the TransitChek Plan and Salary Reduction Agreement includes the employee's name, identification number, the selected deduction amount, the type of transit or parking expenses covered, and the employee's signature and date.