LAFHA
PayMe is Australia’s premier specialist of Living Away From Home Allowance (ATO-accredited)
Living Away From Home Allowance is an accredited allowance from the ATO. LAFHA provides an additional source of income for anyone living away from home for work-related reasons. PayMe can assist anyone who is eligible for LAFHA payments, taking care of documentation and ensuring that your employer can manage payments within their existing payroll system.
PayMe will assist in the following areas of ATO Living Away From Home Allowance:
- Determine whether you are eligible for LAFHA tax assistance;
- Provide you with a sample payslip, containing information about how much you will receive;
- Assist your employer in managing payments within their existing payroll system;
- Complete and submit all yearly paperwork regarding LAFHA, ATO forms and payslips.
PayMe has also developed the LAFHA calculator, which allows you to determine how much you could be earning if you received LAFHA payments.
So what exactly is LAFHA (ATO-accredited)?
LAFHA is an allowance that supports people who are living away from home for work-related reasons. It reduces the taxable income by assisting with food, rent and removal costs. Employers also benefit when you receive LAFHA payments, as they do not have to increase your pay or pay Fringe Tax Benefits.
Who is eligible for LAFHA payments?
The following people could be eligible for LAFHA payments, depending on their situation. If you fall under any of the following categories, please contact PayMe to discuss the options available to you:
- Employees and contractors in Australia
- VISA holders who are currently working in Australia
- NZ citizens working in Australia for a temporary time, on a fixed-term contact
- Australian citizens who are working overseas while still being taxed in Australia
Contact PayMe today for advice on LAFHA (ATO-accredited) payments
If you think you are eligible for Living Away From Home Allowance (ATO-accredited), contact PayMe and speak to one of our LAFHA specialists. They will take the time to discuss your situation and provide you with a sample payslip, indicating how much you could be earning with ATO LAFHA support.
Also, feel free to use our LAFHA calculator for an idea of how much you could be receiving with LAFHA.
Tel: 1800 082 006