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Does Uber Qualify For Commuter Benefits?

Update May 26, 2023:
We would like to inform you of a recent decision made by Lyft and Uber, which is beyond our control. In April 2023, Lyft announced the discontinuation of their shared rides program called Lyft Shared. Additionally, Uber’s shared rides program, UberX Shared, currently does not support tax-free commuter benefits.

It’s no secret ride-hailing is popular to get around now. More than a third of Americans have used ride-hailing services like Uber. And more than 20 percent say they use a ridesharing  service every month. Since it’s growing at a fast rate, people often ask,  “Does Uber qualify for commuter benefits?

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Tax deduction for biking commuters: New bill

Do you bike to work? Wouldn’t it be nice to get reimbursed for your bike share membership, tune-ups or repairs?

A bill in Congress is looking to make a tax benefit for bike commuters a reality. It’s the “Bicycle Commuter Act of 2019.” Currently, it’s in the House of Representatives, and would reclaim benefits bicyclists lost when tax reform was passed in 2017.

Under the new bill, cyclists would receive $53 per month for commuting. Old legislation allowed cyclists to receive $20 per month as a commuter benefit.

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