Are you a nurse or healthcare worker? Good news. With Paywise’s salary packaging benefits, you can now make your salary go further. Healthcare workers may be able to access tax benefits on a range of items, including cars, rent, mortgage repayments and general living expenses, depending on their circumstances. Want to find out if you’re eligible?
Eligible employees may be able to reduce the amount of tax they pay and increase their take-home pay by packaging up to $9,010 per year for general benefits including living expenses, rent, mortgage repayments and more. Plus, an additional $2,650 per year can be salary packaged for dining out with our ‘Meal Entertainment’ benefit!
The particular entitlements vary by employer, but typically include a selection of benefits, listed below.
Access your salary packaging funds via the Paywise Card which can be used at eligible merchants where Mastercard is accepted. Our digital card allows you to enjoy your tax-free funds without a physical card. Use our mobile app to access your card balance and transaction history on the go!
Card fee applies.
Pay for your general living expenses like groceries, bills, clothing and more from your pre-tax salary. And it couldn’t be easier with your Paywise digital card!
Under this benefit you can pay your mortgage repayments for the property you live in from your pre-tax salary! Payments can be made either directly to your home loan or into your bank account – how easy is that?
Life is easy when you can pay your weekly rent directly from your Paywise account. And using pre-tax salary means you could unlock potential tax savings!
Dine out with your pre-tax salary with our Meal Entertainment benefit! Eligible employees can package $2,650 per year which can be spent at cafes and restaurants (dine-in only).
We offer a cost-effective and convenient way to pay for the purchase and running costs of your car. Eligible employees may benefit from GST savings on the purchase price and eligible running costs, depending on their circumstances.
Salary package your portable electronic devices including mobile phones, laptops, smart watches and tablets and you could unlock tax and GST savings!
Access potential tax benefits when salary packaging eligible accommodation or venue hire expenses. A wide range of accommodation types are eligible, from B&Bs to cruise ships, and from caravan parks to 5-star hotels!
Not available to WA Health employees
Eligible employees may be able to save on Airport Lounge Membership through salary packaging.
Salary packaging your e-bike is easy through Paywise, you’re able to package the cost of an e-bike that you use for work related travel.
Salary package eligible costs associated with employer-mandated temporary or permanent relocation to access potential tax benefits.
Salary package up to 50% of your remote total rental costs without incurring FBT. Those with a mortgage in a remote area can package interest costs and access a 50% reduction in FBT.
Salary package fees, books and equipment for education related to your job, including courses at educational institutions, seminars or conferences, self-paced learning or study tours.
Salary package additional superannuation contributions, which could provide tax benefits and help grow your retirement savings, depending on your circumstances.
Expenses you would otherwise be entitled to claim as a once-only tax deduction without incurring FBT, such as income protection insurance, professional subscriptions, financial advice or home office expenses.
If you’re a nurse or healthcare worker in the public health industry, salary packaging may provide tax benefits depending on your individual circumstances. Want to find out exactly what your entitlements are and how much you could save? Get in touch with our team today.
