Employee Salary & Workplace Benefits News

Claiming the 'In-house Electricity and Public Transport' benefit 31/08/2011

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

2011 FEDERAL BUDGET REVIEW 02/06/2011

The Federal Government release its latest budget on Tuesday 10 May 2011 with some important changes to the way Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is applied to salary sacrificed cars and amendments to superannuation contribution caps.Our tax specialists have

FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - April Edition 15/04/2011

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 this edition please click here.

Odometer Lodgement Quick Reference Guide 01/04/2011

Lodging your odometer this year and need more information about how to do so? Click here to download RemServ's Odometer Reference Guide.

Preparing for the end of FBT year - 31 March 2011 17/02/2011

Make the most of your salary packaging funds before 31 MarchRemServ understands that the extra value derived from salary packaging will be of great importance to many of our customers in the aftermath of Queensland's floods and cyclone Yasi.This is w

Queensland Floods - RemServ update 12pm Friday 28 January 28/01/2011

RemServ continues to provide services in Queensland with particular focus on ensuring our customers receive their salary packaging payments on time.As more people return to work, we are experiencing an increase in customer telephone enquiries. We hav

Queensland Floods - RemServ update 5pm Tuesday 25 January 25/01/2011

RemServ continues to provide services in Queensland with particular focus on ensuring our customers receive their salary packaging payments on time.We have added extra staffing resources to manage an increase in customer enquiries as more people affe

Queensland Floods - RemServ update 12pm Thursday 20 January 20/01/2011

The flood emergency has forced RemServ to evacuate our Brisbane CBD office and we continue to enact our Disaster Management Plan until we can return safely to our premises.RemServ is unlikely to resume operations at 60 Edward Street, Brisbane until l

Queensland Floods - RemServ update 11:30am Tuesday 18 January 18/01/2011

Despite the terrible circumstances endured by local communities due to the Queensland floods, the RemServ team remains available to you.We continue to process client transactions and scheduled salary packaging payments when they fall due. And we rema

Queensland Floods - RemServ update 11:15am Monday 17 January 17/01/2011

Queensland Floods – RemServ update The RemServ team continues to be available to you during the flood emergency. With many services across the state disrupted, we have made special arrangements to continue to process client transactions and mak

Queensland Floods - RemServ update 10am Friday 14 January 14/01/2011

Latest developments Postal delays Australia Post has issued a statement on their website to announce major disruptions to mail delivery in flood-affected regions of Queensland, including Brisbane’s CBD. If mail delivery is not possible, the post

RemServ donates to Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal 13/01/2011

To help the victims of the Queensland floods, RemServ has donated $100,000 to the Queensland Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal.RemServ Managing Director, Mike Salisbury says RemServ made the donation today in the hope that it would help the thousan

Queensland Floods - RemServ Update Thursday 6:15pm 13 January 13/01/2011

Latest developments Postal delays Australia Post has issued a statement on their website to announce major disruptions to mail delivery in flood-affected regions of Queensland, including Brisbane’s CBD. If mail delivery

Queensland Floods – RemServ Update 9:30am Thursday 13 January 13/01/2011

Queensland Floods – RemServ update As a result of the flood conditions in the Brisbane CBD, RemServ continues to operate its business from an alternate site activated as part of its Disaster Management Plan in an unaffected area for the time being.&n

Queensland Floods – RemServ Update 9:30am Wednesday 12 January 12/01/2011

The emergency authorities have issued a flood alert for the city of Brisbane and there is a high probability that parts of the CBD will flood over the coming days. To ensure we can provide the best possible customer service through this difficu

Queensland Floods - RemServ Update 12:11pm Tuesday 11 January 11/01/2011

Latest reports from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and the Queensland Government website suggest Brisbane is at risk of flooding at low-lying areas tomorrow. Due to the risk of increasing flood waters threatening Brisbane CBD and sur

FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - January Edition 06/01/2011

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.

FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER - October Edition 05/10/2010

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 this edition please click here.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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