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As international missionaries with Reliant, you will most likely be submitting reimbursements and bonuses semi-regularlyneed 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. In We have some forms that you will need to be familiar with in order to get you those funds, we need to receive the appropriate forms. We have found that there can be some confusion regarding the differences between reimbursements and bonuses; what they are for, how to submit them and who processes themrequest 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 and bonusesReimbursements, Expense Recovery Bonuses, and International Expense Allowances. |
| Topic | Reimbursements |
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| Expense Recovery Bonus (ERBs) | International Expense Allowance |
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| General Definition | Reimbursements are for ministry related expenses that are paid out of the account you are responsible for. They are |
| non- |
| taxable. |
| ERBs are processed on the same form as reimbursements, but have a personal component and are therefore taxable by the IRS. | Expense Allowances (formally called Bonuses) are paid as salary and are always considered taxable. |
| They are intended for large expenses that are not budgeted for in your salary. | |||
| Forms | International Missionary Reimbursement form | Same as Reimbursements | International Bonus Form |
| Who Processes the Form? | You will share all reimbursements directly to reimbursements@reliant.org. Do not share reimbursement forms with international. | Same as Reimbursements | You will share your |
| expense allowance forms directly to international@reliant.org. |
| Who can I go to when I have questions? | The | ||
International Liaison will answer any questions you have about reimbursements, ERBs and Expense Allowances |
| 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. Any reimbursements received after the 15th will be paid on the 20th of the following month. For example: You submit your July reimbursement on July 10th. You will receive your reimbursement on the 31st of July. For example: You submit your July reimbursement on July 18th. You will receive your reimbursement on the 20th of August. |
Same as Reimbursements | Expense Allowances are paid with your paycheck and follow the typical payroll deadline of the 16th of the prior month. For example: In order to receive your bonus on the 7/15 paycheck, you need to submit the bonus on or before 6/16. | ||
| How to Advance? | In order to receive your reimbursement early, you will need to submit an Expense Advance Form. | Same as Reimbursements | You can request your advance directly on the international bonus form. We can typically get you an advance within 5-7 business days. |
| Do I need to submit receipts? | You are required to supply all receipts for expenses over $75 on your reimbursement form. | Same as Reimbursements | You are not required to submit receipts for any expenses outlined on your bonus form. |
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