2 — Why did my paycheck change after I enrolled in Alice?

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Your take-home pay changes because your commuter choices are deducted before taxes are taken out. This adjustment lowers your overall taxable income, which helps you save on taxes.

What to try first

1. Review your latest pay stub and look for the Alice pretax deduction line item.
2. Log in to your Alice dashboard to match your commuter spending with the deduction amount.
3. Use the estimation tool in your portal to see how much you reduce your overall tax bill.

What's going on

When you enroll in Alice, you choose to pay for your work commute using pretax dollars. This means money for your train, bus, or parking is taken out of your pay before federal, state, and payroll taxes are calculated.

Because this money is deducted first, your reported income looks lower on your pay stub, and your net take-home pay might change. However, you pay less total tax to the government. This setup allows you to keep more of what you make during the year, giving you more spending power for your necessary daily commute.

Still need help?

If the deduction on your pay stub does not match your records, contact us at (888) 431-4355 or support@thisisalice.com.

Plan details: 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.

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