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The following links provide essential information for the International missionary worker to consider as they reach 80-90% Support Raised towards their MTD Goal.
These links will be discussed in a an International Financial orientation. Those sessions occur every month, typically on a Friday afternoon. Please reach out to international@relaintinternational@reliant.org to find out when the next session is available for you to attend.
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| Banking | This page describes |
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| the different options for receiving your paychecks and accessing funds internationally. |
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Reimbursement Forms
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See Forms for Reimbursements - this link has all of the reimbursement and Per Diem forms. |
International Missionary Reimbursement - Used to reimburse Ministry expenses.
- see the Reimbursements Manual for all the types of ministry expense eligible for reimbursement (and watch the video!)
- Receipts are generally required for costs over $75 and some items always require a receipt - see Receipt Guidelines
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| seeks to address some of the most common international questions, specifically about taxes and retirement. | ||
| Reimbursements | Your go-to resource for reimbursements! | |
| International Expense Submission Form | Bookmark this page and make a copy straight from Solomon every time you submit a reimbursement to make sure you have the most up-to-date form. Even if you purchase something in the US, make sure to use the International Reimbursement form. | |
| Forms for Reimbursements | A direct link to all the specific types of reimbursement forms, including computers/electronics and continuing education. | |
| Used to request funds prior to making a large (expensive) ministry-related purchase, |
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| similar to a reimbursements loan |
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- Provides access to funds in advance of receiving a reimbursement, to pay for a large ministry expense such as a conference expense, plane tickets, laptop, etc.
- Missionaries can request an expense advance up to 30 days prior to when they will be making the purchase.
- Reliant tracks what was advanced for a period of 90 days (3 months). The missionary then makes their purchase and submits their receipts and required documentation back to the reimbursements team using the "pay down" form provided by Reliant.
- After all receipts and documentation have been received by Reliant, any excess amount spent by the missionary for the purchase (in excess of what they were advanced) will be paid to the missionary in the next available reimbursements direct deposit batch. If the amount the missionary was advanced exceeded the cost of the actual purchase, the missionary will keep the excess funds and may elect to have the excess amount converted into a payroll advance and deducted from their next paycheck or subtracted from a future reimbursement. It is also possible for the missionary to return the excess funds to Reliant by check. However, that option requires additional administrative work for tracking and reconciliation so it's not the preferred option.
Per Diem - International - Used to receive a daily allowance (non-taxable) amount for food, travel incidentals and Hotel costs outside of the US
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| . You can request it up to 30 days before an expense is incurred. You must submit receipts following your purchase within 90 days. | ||
| Request a daily allowance for food and lodging that is non-taxable for trips outside the US that are 3 days or longer. You are not required to track purchases or submit receipts. Great option for visa runs! | ||
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| Request a daily allowance |
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| that is non-taxable |
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| when traveling inside the US for home assignments of 5 days or longer. You are not required to track purchases or submit receipts. | ||
| Payroll | Forms for Payroll | Find all the forms you need for |
- No receipts are needed
- Use for ministry travel within of the United States for a period of 5 days or longer
- This is an excellent and preferred option for furlough and trips back to the US for MTD
- Please exclude PTO days, all other days are considered "working" and eligible for Per Diem
- Allows you to use the received funds for some things that cannot be reimbursed. For example - gift cards as thank you to a host for lodging/food
Payroll Advances
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| Direct Deposit, Federal W4, Payroll Advances. |
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Receive your paycheck early, when necessary, |
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12 months at a time. Advances can also be requested when you have a bonus approved but need funds prior to the next paycheck when the bonus will be paid out.
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| Bonuses | International workers are eligible to receive bonuses, on top of their normal salaries, for large expenses outside of their needs-based budget. |
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Bonuses
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