Tax Free Bicycles / Commuter was set up by former Tour de France cyclist Laurence Roche to help both Employers & Employees to take advantage of the initiative and to best advise on how to operate it within the organisation. There is a limit of €1,000 on which an employee or director can receive tax relief. Additionally, the exemption from income tax in respect of the benefit-in-kind can only be availed of once in any five-year period.
Over 350 affiliated Bicycle Retailers
Under the cycle to work scheme launched in 2009, Employees can avail of tax relief if they purchase a bike and or accessories through their employer for the purpose of cycling to work or part of that journey.
have over 350 affiliated Bicycle Retailers throughout Ireland for you to select your chosen Bicycle and equipment from. Dealing with your local shop you are more likely to get the best personal service while ensuring that your chosen bike is perfectly suited to your commute and your requirements as a cyclist.
Taking part in the scheme will help you live a healthier lifestyle and save money on transportation / parking costs. Our aim is to give Employees the confidence to get cycling, whether just to get to work or also as a form of exercise and recreation.
The upshot for Employers is that the workforce will take fewer days sick, have higher energy levels and will reduce the number of cars in the car parks.
Take advantage of all the pre-tax benefits provided by your employer and save!
You can SAVE UP TO 49.5% when you order commuter Bus, Rail, Luas, Dart, Commercial Bus Operator tickets or cycle to work vouchers through your employer and TaxFreeCommuter. The amount will be deducted from you’re salary where you will receive the tax relief. See your employer to determine which schemes are offered.
Taking care of your people is important!
Tax Free Commuter offer employers a FREE service to greatly reduce the time needed to administer the Taxsaver and Cycle to work schemes. Through our portal you can order commuter tickets or Bikes and accesseries for the cycle to work scheme, at NO COST. Employers will also save 10.75% PRSI on the value of the commuter ticket or bike. With only one contact for Taxsaver and Cycle to work why not contact us today.
Here is just a small selection of our most often asked questions.
Once you have activated your account, simply login and select either bikes or the transport mode you require. You can then submit your order for the bike or ticket with your chosen supplier.
No, all TaxSaver tickets and Bikes must be purchased by the Employer on behalf of the employee as per Revenue guidelines. Check out our 'How it works' page for full information.
No. Under current legislation, you can only avail of the tax relief if your employer purchases the bike on your behalf using our vouchers as payment. Our 'How it works' page explains in more detail.
No. However, the bicycle must be used mainly for qualifying journeys (i.e. travelling to and from work or between places of work).
