Share your insights or perspective on the financial matter presented in the input.

Does the IRS reprieve those who have to commute for work?
You cannot deduct expenses directly.  However, your employer may participate in programs to allow you to make a pretax deduction capped at $255 per month to pay for certain commuting expenses.  For personal car commuters the main category is to pay for parking.   IRS guidelines Qualified Transportation Benefits This exclusion applies to the following benefits. A ride in a commuter highway vehicle between the employee's home and   work place. A transit pass. Qualified parking. Qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement. You may provide an employee with any one or more of the first three   benefits at the same time. However, the exclusion for qualified   bicycle commuting reimbursement isn't available in any month the   employee receives any of the other qualified transportation benefits.