Laptop Packaging
If you are considering the purchase of a laptop computer you may be interested to know it may be able to be salary packaged.
Want to Pay Less and Save Tax?
To package a portable electronic devices such as laptops, it must satisfy legislative requirements in that it is
used primarily for work related purposes.
Therefore, in order for an employee to take advantage of the FBT exempt status through salary packaging, it will be necessary for the employer to be satisfied
that the device is used greater than 50% for employment related purposes.
You will be required to keep a diary for at least one month to support the usage and for the employer to validate the need for the device is primarily for
use in the employee's employment by way of a signed declaration.
What Next?
- Contact Statewide to discuss the salary packaging process
- Purchase the laptop and obtain a tax invoice showing your name and the amount of GST
- Obtain a signed declaration form your employer validating device is primarily for work related use
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