Your employer may allow you to package other work related expenses such as home office and self education if directly related to your current employment. You may not have to pay GST for these benefits.
You should discuss with your Employer to confirm your company policy if you are unsure.
In the Health and Charities sector this means it can be packaged in addition to the threshold (capped) amount for your Sector, tax free.
Important Note:
All Work Related Expenses packaged are exempt from FBT and cannot be claimed as an income deduction as well. They will not appear on your payment summary.
Where GST is payable for the service, your employer is able to claim an Input tax Credit (ITC) – GST refund. This ITC may then be passed back to you, the employee.
Expenses are not included as part of the capped salary packaging threshold amount if Health and Charties Sector.
Package Requirements
You may package from the list below:
Business Software
Home Office Expenses
Financial Consulting
Investment Loans - Interest Repayments
PDA
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Self Education
Work Related Car Parking
These expenses will be paid when you submit a claim for re-imbursement.
Process and Payment Options
Select Other Work Related Benefits, the amount you would like to package and Reimbursement payment option.