Living away from home allowance
What is LAHFA?
Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA) is a tax free allowance used under law in Australia to offset additional expenses and discomfort incurred whilst living away from home for a defined period.
This allowance is frequently used by temporary overseas skilled workers, working holiday makers and Australian citizens working interstate. Confusion abounds as to what can or cannot be claimed.
The class of visa a worker is on should not be used as a determining factor for the eligibility of LAFHA, purely the intention of the worker to return to the vicinity of their primary residence. This intention should be reassessed every 12 months.
Maximise your pay with LAFHA!
Once you secure employment you immediately start saving money with FastrackOZ and Geoffrey Nathan. If you meet the legal requirements then you may be eligible to claim The Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) whilst working in Australia on a valid Working Holiday Visa or Business Stay Visa.
LAFHA - Part of the FastrackOZ Starter Pack!
The living away from home allowance service is a part of FastrackOZ Starter Pack service for all eligible individuals.
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