07/06/2021

Have you set yourself up for success this FBT year?

With the start of our new 2021-22 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, now’s the time to examine how you manage your salary packaging account, so you’re set up for success over the year ahead! 

It’s important your account and benefits are set up so that you’re comfortable and know what you need to claim, spend or monitor throughout the year. Taking some time to review your accounts and budgets will give you the confidence and peace of mind that your salary packaging is optimised for your individual circumstances.

Getting started is quick and easy! To get you on your way, there are some things you can do now to setup your account for the coming year and make this FBT year a snap:

  • At RemServ, we know life happens and your circumstances can change quickly. So if your situation changes during the FBT year ahead, be sure to let RemServ know as soon as you can. The sooner we know, the sooner we can help you get as much benefit as possible out of you current salary packaging arrangements.
  • Are your account details up-to-date? Ensure all your work and personal details are current. You can check and update your details with RemServ Online and the RemServ app. Not registered for our online services? No worries! You can simply register at remservsalarypackage.com.au, select ‘Account Login’ and follow the prompts.
  • In addition to claiming against your eligible benefits, did you know you can claim a great range of FBT exempt items from your pre-tax salary each FBT year? So whether you’d like to start claiming additional superannuation contributions, bus travel to and from work, or professional membership fees, click here to learn more about the range of FBT exempt benefits you could be claiming for, and get started today!
  • How much are you eligible for? The start of the FBT year is a great time to check exactly what benefits are available to you; you might be surprised! Check out the range of benefits you could be eligible to package here.
  • Keeping track of your account now will ensure a smooth run towards the end of the FBT year on 31 March 2022! We’re here to help you with all the information you need. Contact us online, or call 1300 30 40 10 between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday AEST.

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Remuneration Services (QLD) Pty Ltd (ABN 46 093 173 089) (RemServ) act as an authorised representative on behalf of a number of Australian financial services licensees. The capacity in which we act and the financial services we are authorised to provide are set out in our Financial Services Guides. We act as an agent for those licensees and not for you.

Salary packaging is only available to eligible employees of the Queensland Government as per the Standing Offer Arrangement QPG0065-21. The implications of salary packaging for you (including tax savings and impacts on benefits, surcharges, levies and/or other entitlements) will depend on your individual circumstances. The information in this publication has been prepared by RemServ for general information purposes only, without taking into consideration any individual circumstances. RemServ and the Queensland Government recommend that before acting on any information or entering into a salary packaging arrangement and/or a participating agreement with your employer, you should consider your objectives, financial situation and needs, and, take the appropriate legal, financial or other professional advice based upon your own particular circumstances. You should also read the Salary Packaging Participation Agreement and the relevant Queensland Government Salary Packaging Information Booklets and Fact Forms available via the Queensland Government Arrangements Directory. The Queensland Government strongly recommends that you obtain independent financial advice prior to entering into, or changing the terms of, a salary packaging arrangement.

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