Originally Posted by
Tpinks
yes the original Divy is now gone. What they have done is taken the $2000 and turned it into a “pay rate raise”. In reality, all they did was convert it into a straight raise and adjust it slightly for being taxed income.
However, pilots can now set aside $1000/2000/3000 a month pre-tax from their total monthly pay to be added to their Divy account for non-taxable commuting expenses.
Be aware that commuting expenses are not deductible. Even if the company sets that money aside and does not withhold taxes you will still owe taxes on what you spend on hotels and airfare ect when commuting to your domicile and unused funds. The only time it becomes non taxable or a write off is if you are temporarily based at a different domicile or the trip begins and ends at a location other than your domicile and the company does not provide transportation. Most airlines provide DH transportation in that situation.