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FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - July Edition 02/07/2010

Welcome to the July edition of Fast Facts - a newsletter designed to keep you informed on salary packaging benefits, news, policies and system improvements. To view this edition please click here.
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FEDERAL BUDGET: No Changes to Salary Packaging Benefits 12/05/2010

I am pleased to report that the Federal Budget 2010-11 did not contain any changes to current Salary Packaging benefits.  This comes after months of speculation of potential changes to benefit items, as part of deliberations around recommendatio
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FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - May Edition 05/05/2010

Welcome to the May edition of Fast Facts - a newsletter designed to keep you informed on salary packaging benefits, news, policies and system improvements.  To view this edition please click here.
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Australia's Future Tax System Review Summary 04/05/2010

On Sunday May 4, the Federal Government released the long awaited Australia's Future Tax System Review (Henry Review). RemServ's Taxation Team together with our external advisors have examined the recommendations made within this report along wi
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BE PREPARED FOR THE END OF FBT YEAR! 15/02/2010

The end of FBT year is fast approaching and to ensure you are prepared, we have put together a list of important dates, some handy hints and frequently asked questions. Simply click on the links below to access this information -> Important D
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FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - January Edition 12/01/2010

Welcome to the January edition of Fast Facts- a newsletter designed to keep you informed on salary packaging benefits, news, policies and system improvements. To view this edition please click here.
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FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - October Edition 21/10/2009

Welcome to the October edition of Fast Facts - a newsletter designed to keep you informed on salary packaging benefits, news, policies and system improvements.To view the October edition please click here.
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Update to Qld Government In-house Benefit Claim Form 20/07/2009

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we have introduced a new in-house reimbursement claim form. This new form means you no longer have to submit a Statutory Declaration when your electricity bill is in another person's name or is for
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FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - July Edition 20/07/2009

Welcome to the July edition of Fast Facts - a newsletter designed to keep you informed on salary packaging benefits, news, policies and system improvements. To view the July edition please click here.
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REMSERV WINS MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARD! 06/07/2009

RemServ has come up trumps to win the 2009 ATA* Qld Contact Centre of the Year (under 50 seats) Award for a second time. The Awards, held by Australia's leading professional body for the contact centre profession attract nominations from leading bank
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Addition to the Queensland Government in-house benefit 19/05/2009

RemServ has some exciting news about the Queensland Government in-house benefit. Following a new ATO ruling sought by Queensland Treasury, the in-house benefit has been extended to include the Community Ambulance Charge (CAC), a levy included on all
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2009 FEDERAL BUDGET REVIEW - Salary Packaging 13/05/2009

I am pleased to report that the Federal Budget 2009-10 did not contain any measures which would materially impact salary packaging benefits. The Meal Entertainment benefit for employers in the public health and not for profit sectors was not removed
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FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - April Edition 27/04/2009

Welcome to the April edition of Fast Facts - a newsletter designed to keep you informed on salary packaging benefits, news, policies and system improvements. To view the April edition please click here.
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IN-HOUSE BENEFIT - Things you need to know! 03/02/2009

The Queensland Government in-house benefit allows you to salary package your electricity and public transport costs up to a maximum of $1,333.33 per Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year. As this benefit works on a reimbursement basis only (ie. you pay the b
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Quick Reference Guide to your RemServ Statement 30/01/2009

To help you get the most out of your RemServ account, we have developed a quick reference guide to reading your statement. This one page snapshot provides an explanation of the important features in your statement so that you can track the benefits y
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BE PREPARED FOR THE END OF FBT YEAR! 20/01/2009

The end of FBT year is fast approaching and to ensure you are prepared, we have put together some handy hints and frequently asked questions. Simply click on your employment category below - Government (corporate) Government (cap) Charity or PBICorpo
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FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - January 2009 12/01/2009

Welcome to the January edition of Fast Facts - a newsletter developed to keep you informed on salary packaging benefits, news, policies and system improvements.Please click here to view this edition.  
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FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - October 2008 23/10/2008

Welcome to the first edition of Fast Facts - a newsletter developed to keep you informed on salary packaging benefits, news, policies and system improvements.Please click here to view the October 2008 edition.  
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UPDATE - Portable Electronic Devices 14/10/2008

This year's Federal Budget saw the revision of the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) status for portable electronic devices, including laptops, mobile phones and PDAs. It was legislated that the device must be primarily used for work related purposes to be sa
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SALARY PACKAGING POLICY NOTICE - Financial Adviser fees 07/07/2008

In accordance with Australian Taxation Office requirements, Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) treatment for financial adviser fees are as follows:- Financial advice on investments is classified as FBT exempt, financial adviser fees for an initial meeting cann
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New Website Launched! 21/05/2008

RemServ today launched it's sharp new website, re-built from the ground up to better service existing and potential customers.The key focus has been on improving website content to allow easier access to information regarding products and benefits fo
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FEDERAL BUDGET: Impacts on salary packaging 21/05/2008

The Federal Government has announced it will tighten the eligibility criteria for salary packaging work related items, such as laptops and PDA devices.As a result, laptops and PDAs purchased after 7:30pm on Tuesday 13 May 2008 may only be salary pack
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COMING SOON - A new way to salary package! 22/11/2007

RemServ has announced it will soon be releasing the latest convenience in Salary Packaging: the NEW Salary Packaging Payment Card.  The Salary Packaging payment Card is set to become the most convenient way to salary package.   The payment
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RemServ recognised as 'STATE'S BEST CONTACT CENTRE' 22/11/2007

RemServ’s Contact Centre has been awarded the 2007 Australian Teleservices Association QLD Call Centre of the Year (< 50 seats) and been named as a National Finalist at the recent ATA awards in Sydney.   It has been an outstanding effort for
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ELECTRICITY – What’s all the Buzz about? 22/11/2007

In an effort to continually provide exceptional benefits to our clients RemServ has released its latest product for Queensland Government employees: Electricity.   Employees of some Queensland Government entities are now entitled to salary packa
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