1.How well does your commuter benefit program reflect the 2026 monthly limits for transit ($325) and parking ($325) under IRC §132(f)?
2026 monthly limits: $325 transit/vanpool, $325 qualified parking. Limits are indexed annually. Employer contributions up to the limit are tax-free.
2.How well does your transit benefit program cover the full range of eligible transit modes (bus, subway, train, ferry, vanpool) for your workforce?
Eligible transit includes mass transit, vanpool, and commuter highway vehicles. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) is not eligible.
3.How well does your qualified parking benefit address employee parking costs at or near your workplace?
Qualified parking includes employer-provided parking and employer-subsidized parking in a commercial lot. Remote workers are not eligible for parking benefits.
4.How well does your transportation benefit program address the needs of remote and hybrid workers who do not commute regularly?
Remote workers are not eligible for commuter benefits. LSA programs can provide transportation support (home office, internet) for remote workers.
5.How effectively is your commuter benefit program administered, including enrollment, election changes, and unused balance management?
Commuter benefits allow monthly election changes. Unused transit balances roll over; unused parking balances may be forfeited depending on the plan design.
This tool provides educational decision support only. Results are not legal, tax, actuarial, or insurance advice. Validate all outputs against current plan documents, applicable law, and qualified professional guidance. Scoring version 1.0 · Reference year 2026.
