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Remote Area Benefits Through Salary Packaging with Paywise.

If you live and work in a remote area of Australia you may be eligible for our Remote Area Benefits option.

Eligible Paywise members can make the most of this benefit by packaging expenses such as rent, mortgage repayments, and remote area utility costs, through salary packaging. By making the most of our Remote Area Benefits through salary packaging, you’ll pay less tax and increase your take-home pay!

What are Remote Area Benefits?

This benefit can be provided by employers to employees who live and work in a remote area of Australia. It provides tax savings as employees are then eligible for FBT concessions.

 

How do I salary package Remote Area Benefits?

If your employer offers this benefit, eligible remote area expenses (eg rent) are paid from your pre-tax salary. This leads to:

  • Reduced taxable income
  • Less tax to be paid
  • More in your pocket!

 

What can be salary packaged?

Rent

Rent.

Up to 50% of your total rent in a remote area (not owned or leased by employer).

Home loan interest.

Interest on a loan for the remote area property you live in.

Remote area utilities.

Up to 50% of utilities for remote area housing (not owned or leased by employer).

Remote area housing.

Where housing is provided by the employer.

Remote area property purchase.

Costs associated with purchasing a residential property.

See if you’re eligible.

When you choose our Remote Area Benefits salary packaging option, the process is simple and stress free. To save on tax by salary packaging one of these items, call us on or speak to your Salary Packaging Account Manager.

This material is general information only and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision you should consult your independent legal, taxation and financial advisor for advice relating to your personal circumstances. Conditions, fees and charges may apply.