A trivial benefit will qualify for the exemption if it meets four conditions: it costs less than # 50, it is not cash or a cash voucher, it is not part of
a salary sacrifice arrangement and it is not provided in recognition of the employment.
They can include employer super guarantee contributions, contributions made under
a salary sacrifice arrangement and personal contributions for which a tax deduction has been claimed.
One example of
a salary sacrifice arrangement is to have some of your salary or wages paid into your super fund instead of to you.
This is particularly helpful for individuals who are partially self - employed and partially wage and salary earners, for example contractors and individuals whose employers do not offer
salary sacrifice arrangements.
You must enter into
a salary sacrificing arrangement before you earn the income.
Each year the company offers their permanent employees the opportunity to buy up to $ 1,000 worth of shares through
a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Shares may be offered as part of an employee's remuneration or bonus, or through a loan or
salary sacrifice arrangement.
You can encourage employers to set up a workplace giving program or
salary sacrifice arrangement.
Entering into
a salary sacrifice arrangement may result in your payer providing a fringe benefit to you.