Brazil Transport Voucher Deduction Calculator (Vale-Transporte)
Calculate the transport voucher deduction in Brazil: the worker pays up to 6% of the base salary, never more than the voucher costs; the company pays the rest.
What it does
The vale-transporte covers the commute between home and work by public transport. By Law 7.418 of 1985, the employer may deduct up to 6% of the base salary from the worker, and pays everything above that. If the voucher costs less than 6% of the salary, only its cost is deducted. The voucher is not part of the salary, so it pays no INSS, FGTS or income tax.
How to use it
- Type the base salary.
- Type the fare, the trips per day (usually 2 or 4) and the working days.
- See your deduction, what the company pays and whether it is worth asking for the voucher.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much is deducted for the transport voucher?
Up to 6% of the base salary. On R$ 2,000 that is at most R$ 120, even if the voucher costs R$ 220: the company pays the other R$ 100.
Is the 6% calculated on the gross salary with overtime?
No. It is 6% of the base salary, without overtime, premiums or commissions.
Can I refuse the transport voucher?
Yes. The worker asks for it in writing and can give it up, which makes sense when the fares cost less than 6% of the salary.
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