Transit Spending Account (TSA)

Benefit Resources has a mobile app available in the App Store (Apple) or through Google Play (Android).

  • Your TSA will be administered by Benefit Resources, Inc.

    Employees are able to enroll and/or change contributions at any time through adp.com.

  • Once enrolled you will need to register with BRI in order to monitor your membership, funds, etc.

    • The "Company Code" is "tmg"

    • The "Member ID" is the TMG employee's social security number

    • The initial password should be the home zip code you entered into adp.com

  • How much am I allowed to deduct per month?

    You can deduct up to $325/mo for parking expenses and up to $325/mo for mass transit expenses.

    When do the deduction changes I made in ADP take effect on my paycheck?

    As long as changes are made 3 days before the next pay date you should see the changes in your paycheck deductions.

    Can my BRI card act as my Ventra card?

    You bet. Just put it up the scanner at the L or on the bus and ride away.

    I like my Ventra card can I use my BRI card to fund my Ventra card?

    Not a problem just use your BRI card at the Ventra site as your funding source.

    Can I contribute more than the maximum on my BRI card?

    Sure thing, but it will be taxed like the rest of your paycheck.

    Do I need to submit receipts?

    No, the IRS does not require receipts for a transit benefit.

    How long do I have to make a claim?

    You can make a claim for an expense that occurred up to 6 months ago. Following termination, funds are available through the end of the second month after termination.

    What is the definition of a “qualified expense”?

    If you take the bus, metra, or L to work that qualifies as mass transit expense. Uber Pool and Lyft Line are now qualified expenses as well! Regular Ubers, taxis, and divvy do not qualify. Parking costs that are incurred as a result of to/from work travel are qualified. All others are not.

    The "legal" definition:

    Qualified workplace commuting expenses must be for mass transit and/or parking expenses incurred between a residence and place of employment. Qualified mass transit expenses include: buses, trains, subways, ferries and van pools. Qualified parking expenses include parking expenses incurred near your workplace or a location from which you commute to work (e.g. park-and-ride).