The pre-tax portion naturally comes out of the part of your paycheck you otherwise wouldn't be able to use at all. The level of discount would therefore be lin

The pre-tax portion naturally comes out of the part of your paycheck you otherwise wouldn't be able to use at all. The level of discount would therefore be linked to your marginal income tax level, alongside how much your employer contributes to it. The max a person can contribute to these in 2019 is $3,500 and $7,000 for family. It is a privilege extended by the federal government.