Ministry Expense (ME) Bonuses are available for missionaries to cover reasonable and necessary taxable expenses through a monthly payroll addition. The Ministry Expense Bonuses paid are proportionate to the hours worked, must relate closely to actual expenses incurred and also provide a reasonable financial standard under which to operate.
| ME Bonus | Full-Time employee | 30 Hours | 20 or 25 Hours | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meals w/ Reliant Coworkers (may also be used for gifts such as wedding, birthday, etc. for ministry contacts that are not eligible for reimbursement) | $80 | $60 | $40 | Hourly staff may take up to $3/hour total for these four categories |
| Mobile Phone | $150 | $112.50 | $75 | |
| Internet Access | $50 | $40 | $25 | |
| Local Mileage (less than 100 miles) | $300 | $225 | $150 |
If you are benefits-eligible and are currently on a medical insurance plan, then you are eligible for an HSA contribution ME bonus. Please see HSA - Health Savings Account for more information.
| Employee Only | Employee + 1 | Employee + Family | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSA Employee Contribution ME Bonus | $25 | $50 | $100 |
Note for hourly staffOn your support goal, you will be able to select a total ME amount per hour that will be multiplied by the number of hours worked. You will be eligible for up to a maximum of $3 per hour (for hours you work each month) for all ME Bonus categories (not each category). You may select the $3 amount or less based on your needs. This ME bonus will be automatically entered and paid with your time card hours each month. Example: You work 20 hours across an entire monthly time sheet. You have selected a $3 hourly ME bonus on your support goal. You will be automatically paid a $60 ME bonus for the month. Note: If your church or ministry is fully funding the MTD account you are responsible for, you may be eligible for a fixed amount hourly ME bonus that is agreed upon with Reliant and your supporting church, and approved within your support goal. |
Resource: Support Goal on Staffnet