What about business expenses?

The IRS rules require that pretax-eligible commuter expenses be personal expenses, not business expenses. That means:

Spending charged to a company credit card and treated as a business expense cannot also be claimed pretax through Alice.
Spending that an employer reimburses outside of the pretax commuter benefit cannot be claimed pretax.

The IRS rules on deducting business expenses are summarized here: irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/deducting-business-expenses.

What if an employee connects a business credit card to Alice?

There's no rule against an employee adding a card that happens to be a business card, although some banks may block the connection. The employee is responsible for confirming only the personal, commuting transactions that are eligible.

Your business is not responsible for an individual employee's pretax-spending decisions or claims.
Employees should confirm only personal commuter expenses, and they can contact Alice Support with questions.

Questions on an employer's setup? Email sales@thisisalice.com or call (929) 552-4625.

Specific benefits, election rules, and run-out periods depend on your employer's plan design. Check with your HR team or plan administrator for details.

Alice does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult your own tax preparer, lawyer, or financial advisor for guidance specific to your situation.