Tax credit for bicycle commuting

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  1. Aug 21, 2009 #1
    Grape Ape

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    Seems there is a credit you can receive for commuting by bicycle. Sounds as if you have to get your employer involved to make it happen but it may get you a few bucks every now and then.

    The article has links to more information. Tax Credit for Bicycle Commuting
     
    Grape Ape, Aug 21, 2009
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  3. Aug 23, 2009 #2
    Industry_Hack

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    They have a similar program going on in the UK, but the credit is towards the purchase of a bike. I think you can actually get your bike for about 1/2 off, or something along those lines. It's called the Green Transport Plan.
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2009 #3
    TxCyclist

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    Is it a Federal Program and does it cost the employer anything?
     
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  6. Aug 23, 2009 #4
    Grape Ape

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  7. Aug 28, 2009 #5
    CTD50

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    Unfortunately, I know my employer -- not a chance they'd go for it, too much work for too little return.
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2009 #6
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    Mine might, there are a lot of cyclist that work for restaurants. Any body try this and have it work out?
     
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