How does pretax spending work?

When you spend on eligible parking or transit with a card connected to Alice, or with your Alice Card, Alice updates your paycheck. That spending comes out of your pay before federal income, FICA, and most state taxes are calculated. You save on taxes and keep more of the money you earn.

What is eligible

Pretax commuter benefits cover:

• Mass transit (subway, train, bus, ferry, light rail, vanpool)
• Parking related to your commute (street, garage, lot, parking apps)

Rideshare trips, personal bikes, and scooters are not eligible under the federal commuter benefit rule (§132(f)).

For the full list, see what parking and transit expenses are eligible.

Need help?

Text or call (888) 431-4355 or email support@thisisalice.com.

Savings shown or implied — including any reference to "cash back" or take-home pay — are illustrative. Actual savings depend on your tax rate, benefit elections, and eligible spending each pay period. "Cash back" in Alice's materials refers to the federal, state, and FICA payroll taxes you don't pay on eligible commuter spending. It is income tax you keep, not a cash payment from Alice, your employer, or any third party. Alice does not provide cash back, rebates, or any direct financial benefit in connection with the Program. Alice does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult your own tax preparer, lawyer, or financial advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

Pretax Hero Visa Commercial Card is powered by Stripe and issued by Celtic Bank. Program funds held at Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC). Use of card and program is subject to the cardholder terms and related agreements presented at issuance.