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TSB-2015-12R Bicycle Benefit Claims: January through September 2015

PARKING PROGRAM BULLETIN

BULLETIN #TSB-2015-12R

DATEAugust 3, 2015

SUBJECT:  Bicycle Benefit Claims: January through September 2015

PURPOSEThis Bulletin provides updated guidance on the Department of Transportation (DOT) Bicycle Benefit Program.

BACKGROUNDOn January 1, 2009, the qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement was added to the list of qualified transportation fringe benefits covered in section 132 (f) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, which addresses the tax consequences of certain fringe benefit programs.

ACTION ITEMSTo assure timely processing, please scan and email all bicycle benefit claims to parking.transitoffice@dot.gov by September 4, 2015. The Parking Transit Office must adhere to specific deadlines in compliance with established IRS and Federal Appropriation regulations. To assure timely, accurate processing:

Participants must:

Complete the following forms located in the DOT Bicycle Benefit Policy at:

 

 

1.  Bicycle Commuter Certification, Appendix A

2.  Standard Form 1164, Appendix B

a.  Scan receipts

b.  Obtain appropriate signatures

3.  Direct Deposit, Appendix C

4.  DOT (excluding FAA) Mailing Instructions: Email all required forms, receipts, to parking.transitoffice@dot.gov

       5.  FAA employees - Mailing Instructions:

             Mail all required forms, receipts, to:

             FAA Transit Benefit Office

             ATTN: Bicycle Benefits

             Federal Aviation Administration

             800 Independence Avenue, SW Room 113

             Washington, DC 20591

INFORMATION: Claims will not be accepted after the deadline. The recommended submission date for costs incurred is September 1st. The deadline is September 4th.

The cash reimbursement will be posted to your account after approval by the authorized certifying officer. You will be notified of incomplete claim documentation via email.

EXPIRATION DATE: This Bulletin will remain in effect until September 4, 2015.

CONTACT: If you have additional questions please contact your Agency POC or parking.transitoffice@dot.gov