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International ministry is unique in that you cannot leave your spouse or kids at home when you go to work! They are with you on the field and also likely engaged with different aspects of your ministry. Our standard practice is to onboard both spouses as Employees either an Employee or Associate Volunteers. Reimbursements (non-taxable) can only be submitted for Reliant Employees or Associate Volunteers. Expense Recovery Bonuses (ERBs) (taxable) may be submitted for non‑Reliant spouses or dependents. However, we can allow exceptions when the non-Reliant spouse or dependent performs a ministry role associated with the expense. Volunteer. When one spouse is not a US citizen, Reliant cannot onboard them as an Associate or an Employee unless they have a legal US status that allows them to work in the US. In these cases, some ministry expenses are eligible for reimbursement on behalf of the non-Reliant spouse. This is considered an exception to our standard policy and must be documented according to the steps below.
| Legal Status | Employment Status | Application Requirement | Reimbursements (non-taxable) | Expense Recovery Bonus (taxable) | Per Diem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Citizen or Eligible to Work in US | AssociateEmployee | Full Application | Can submit & receive directlyEmployed | spouse can submit on their behalfCan submit & receive directly | Can submit & receive directly. Funds are non-taxable. |
| US Citizen or Eligible to Work in US | EmployeeAssociate | Full Application | Can submit & receive directlyCan submit & receive directly | Employed spouse can submit on their behalf | Can submit & receive directly. Funds are non-taxable. |
| NOT Eligible to Work in US | No official affiliation | Not Required | Employed spouse can submit on their behalf. | Employed spouse can submit on their behalf | Employed spouse can submit on their behalf. Funds are taxable. |
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