As international workers with Reliant, you will need to use funds from the MTD fund for things outside of your monthly paycheck, whether. It is our goal at Reliant to get you the funds you need when you need them. We have some forms that you will need to be familiar with in order to request funds easily. Because there are different forms and different processes, depending on the type expense, we want to make each one as clear as possible. Below you will find a short guide for understanding the differences between Reimbursements, Expense Recovery Bonuses, and International Allowances.
| Topic | Reimbursements | Expense Recovery Bonus (ERBs) | International Allowance |
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| General Definition | Reimbursements and ERBs are for ministry-related expenses that are paid out of the account you are responsible for. Reimbursements are completely ministry-related. ERBs have a personal component. They are entered on the form in the same way, and the form itself will determine which one it is. | International Allowances are one-time additions to your salary to cover large expenses that are not budgeted for in your monthly salary. | |
| Forms | International Allowance Form | ||
| Who Processes the Form? | Share all Expense Submission Forms directly to reimbursements@reliant.org | Share your international allowance forms directly to international@reliant.org. | |
| Who can I go to when I have questions? | E-mail international@reliant.org with any questions regarding reimbursements, ERBs and Expense Allowances. You can also see the Standards and Policies section for questions about particular expenses. | ||
Taxable or Non-Taxable? | Non-taxable | Taxable | Taxable |
| Deadlines | Reimbursements that are received between the 1st or the 15th of any given month will be paid on the last day of the month. Submissions after the 15th will be paid on the 20th of the following month. For example: You submit your expenses on July 10th. You will receive the funds on the 31st of July. For example: You submit your expenses on July 18th. You will receive your funds on the 20th of August. Note: Expenses for the current month (for ex. Buying a plan ticket on July 2 and submitting the form on July 10th) will not be paid out until the following month. | International Allowances and Expense Recovery Bonuses are paid with your paycheck. When submitted by the last day of the month, they are paid on the following paycheck For example: In order to receive your bonus on the 7/15 paycheck, you need to submit the allowance or the expense recovery form on or before 6/30. Even though Reimbursements and ERBs are submitted on the same form, they are paid out separately, at different points in the month. | |
| How to Advance? | In order to receive funds for an expense before you pay for it, submit an Expense Advance Form. You will have to submit receipts within 90 days. | You can request your advance directly on the International Allowance form. You will usually get the funds within 5-7 business days. | |
| Do I need to submit receipts? | You are required to supply all receipts for expenses over $75. | You are not required to submit receipts. | |
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| For a chart of common International expenses, see International Reimbursements | |||
