FBT 2026 – Relocations, Remote Area and LAFH Benefits

Overview
Moving employees (whether new or existing) permanently or temporarily or with extended travel arrangements, can unknowingly create either a world of FBT pain or missed opportunities.
In this important session Paul Mather of FBT Salary Packaging Solutions will explain and illustrate the FBT impact on a variety of travel and relocation scenarios, along with the provision of remote area benefits, and the 2026 FBT Reporting requirements.
The session will provide a practical approach with examples of situations where FBT may apply or exemptions / concessions can be claimed. Importantly, Paul will discuss strategies to maximise the FBT exemptions and concessions.
This session is applicable across all industry sectors and employer types, whether Start Ups, SME, Corporates, Not For Profits or Government, and relevant to Tax Agents and Tax Advisors.
Learning Outcomes:
By attending you will:
- Understand the FBT impact on Temporary Relocations, Permanent Relocations, Extended Travel, Living Away From Home and Remote Area scenarios
- Learn how to categorise Mobility scenarios
- Understand what information is required and what questions to ask to determine the Mobility scenario and the FBT implications
- The record keeping requirements
- Understand the situations where employee declarations are required
- The requirements for claiming an exemption or concession
- The special rules applicable to in-bound temporary visa holders
- Increase your Mobility and FBT understanding and move away from the standard recruitment and hiring template
- Insight to Salary Packaging opportunities
Suited to:
This session is suited to all Employer types with a 2026 FBT reporting obligation including Corporates, SME’s, Charities, Not for Profits and Local, State and Federal Government and Accounting firms.
FBT Return preparers and reviewers, including Accountants, Tax Accountants, Financial Accountants, Finance Managers, Payroll Managers, Tax Agents, Tax Practitioners and their teams.
This On Demand recording Includes:
- Recording of the Live Webinar, which can be viewed multiple times, for as long as required
- Presenters contact details for follow up questions
- CPD Quiz
- CPD Certificate
- CPD Report – Logged automatically
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Verbatim Transcript, with Searchability
- Supporting Documentation
Course syllabus
3 lessons
- Video – FBT 2026 – Relocations, Remote Area and LAFH BenefitsVideo
- Feedback Survey QuestionsSurvey
- Knowledge QuizTest
Your presenter
Paul MatherFBT Salary Packaging Solutions
has over 30 years specialist FBT & Salary Packaging experience working and advising across all industry sectors including large corporates, SME’s, Not for Profits, Accounting & Book-keeping firms and Local, State and Federal Government.
Paul helps employers and advisers to reduce risk, increase efficiency and maximise opportunities, by working with functional teams including Tax, Finance, Payroll, HR, Procurement, Legal, Risk and Fleet Management.
Paul is an accomplished trainer and speaker on all areas of FBT, Salary Packaging and Employment Taxes. Paul delivers training in a practical and insightful manner.
Paul was a member of the former ATO’s FBT Stakeholder Group from 2005 to 2024.