Commuter Benefits Company, Clarity Benefit Solutions, Provides Four Benefits of Commuter Benefit Plans for Employers in 2018

Commuter Benefits Company, Clarity Benefit Solutions, Provides Four Benefits of Commuter Benefit Plans for Employers in 2018

NEW YORK, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Commuter benefits company, Clarity Benefit Solutions, provides four benefits of commuter benefits plans for employers in 2018.

Commuter benefits plans allow employers the chance to save significant money because they are exempt from federal income and payroll taxes. Originally established to foster the use of public transportation, commuter benefits permit employers and employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for an array of commuting expenses in the following ways: a pre-tax, employee-paid payroll deduction, a tax-free, employee-paid subsidy, or a combination of both methods. Here are several benefits of commuter benefits plans for employers in 2018.

    --  Employers can realize savings on payroll tax payments. Since commuter
        benefits are considered tax free and not a part of employee earnings,
        employers will save money by offering commuter benefits. Employees also
        can take advantage of saving up to 40 percent on the cost of their
        commute since they don't have to pay income taxes on the money they
        designate for commuting expenses.
    --  Commuter benefits plans allow employers to remain compliant with local
        ordinances. There are metro cities around the country passing local
        ordinances that mandate businesses with a certain number of employees
        offer pre-tax commuter benefits. And, since the programs are starting to
        realize some success, it's likely that other metro areas will pass
        ordinances as well.
    --  Employers can use commuter benefits plans to attract new, quality
        talent. Unemployment is currently low; therefore, hiring new employees
        is more challenging than ever. Employers can stand out from their
        competition with these pre-tax commuter benefits.
    --  Commuter benefits plans are beneficial to the environment. Employees who
        make the conscious choice to use public transportation, carpool, or bike
        to work are reducing the number of cars on the road--and reducing the
        carbon footprint. Progressive employees will want to work for employers
        that offer these benefits.

Employers can deliver these funds to employees in several different ways. The employer can purchase passes, vouchers, tokens, or fare cards and distribute them to the employees, or use a provider to carry out these tasks. Employees can also obtain debit cards and online accounts from their employers to utilize for parking and transit.

About Clarity Benefit Solutions: Clarity Benefit Solutions provides technology that makes the health insurance plan selection process fast, easy, and straightforward. For over two decades, we have provided clients with industry-leading technology, compliance, and exceptional customer service. Our offering is designed to save time and lower the costs of managing benefits while also promoting employee self-service and automated ACA compliance.

Media Contact: Calvin Clark, Clarity Benefit Solutions, 7324288282, press@fishbat.com

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