<prompt> Human: Hi all, My employer offers a commuter benefit program. Through the program, I can buy public transportation passes on a pre-tax basis. I just found out about this program, but I have all the receipts for my public transportation passes. Can I deduct these expenses from my taxable income? Or is it possible to get this benefit only by enrolling and ordering the passes through the program?UPDATE: looks like I need to use the program. OK, thanks.  <response>: You have to use the program. Public transit isnt a tax deductible expense. Some employers offer the benefit that you can withhold pre tax dollars to use for public transit. 