Save on travel expenses

Save money when you travel. If you go to a work related course or conference, and package the cost, you could save yourself up to 46.5%.

How it works

After your trip, tell us how much the travel and related activities cost you. We’ll get your employer to set aside that amount from your pre-tax pay, and then ensure you are reimbursed – using your pre-tax dollars.

What you need to know

In this situation, you’ve chosen to attend the course or conference for your own development, rather than your employer deciding to send you. For this reason, you’ll have to make the arrangements yourself and then get your employer’s approval of your itinerary before you go. SmartSalary provides a Travel Approval form for you and your employer to sign.

The best options for this type of package are courses and conferences. People often take time out from a personal holiday to attend. 

You need to keep all related receipts and list any activities and their costs in a travel diary, which should also be sent to SmartSalary. The travel diary should show:

• the place the activity was held
• the date, time and duration of the activity commenced
• the type of activity it was

Get started

For more information on development travel and activities, call 1300 4 SMART (76 278) or email customerservice@smartsalary.com.au.