Tax incentives have been boosted in 2013 for mass transit commuters. Those traveling by mass transit can now claim monthly tax deductions equal to the $240 a month that car commuters have traditionally claimed to offset parking costs. The equalized provision is expected to provide up to $190 million a year in tax incentives for transit riders.
To learn more: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2013/01/02/transit-tax-benefit-equalized-with-parking-benefit-in-fiscal-cliff-deal/