Portable electronic devices
Salary package your laptop, tablet, mobile phone, or other eligible device and you could save hundreds.
Tablets, laptops and phones made more affordable
Time for a new tablet, phone or laptop? You may be able to pay for a portable electronic device (PED) from your pre-tax income and save on tax, as long as you use it for work more than 50% of the time and depending on what your employer allows.
What customers have to say about salary packaging a device
Straightforward and cost-effective
“I recently salary packaged a digital notetaking tablet through work. I found the process straightforward — I completed the required form, had it approved by my manager, and submitted it through the portal.
For my circumstances, packaging the device was a cost‑effective way to manage the purchase, and I also enjoyed being able to use SmartRewards."
- Blake R, SmartTM Customer^^
Super simple process
"Salary packaging a personal electronic device with SmartTM is one of the best ways to upgrade your tech. I recently upgraded my phone, tablet and wireless headphones with SmartTM for a lower cost by paying for it pre-tax and using the discount offered with SmartRewards.
It was a super simple process and i would recommend it to anyone looking for an upgrade!"
- Ben L, SmartTM Customer^^
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FAQs
Important information
This is general information only. Before entering into any salary packaging or novated leasing arrangement, you should consider your objectives, financial situation and needs, and seek appropriate legal, financial or other professional advice based upon your own particular circumstances. The availability of benefits is determined by your employer. Conditions and fees apply. Smartsalary Pty Ltd, ABN 24 096 796 100, a Smart™ company.
- A portable electronic device can only be salary packaged if it is used primarily (over 50%) for work purposes. Self-education or professional education does not count towards work use.
*Discount does not include Microsoft Surface Pro or Apple products. Simply mention that you are a Smart customer in-store to receive the 5% discount.
**Tax savings achieved through salary packaging will depend on your income tax bracket and personal circumstances.
^As per ATO guidelines, portable electronic devices must be used primarily for work purposes (over 50%) to be salary packaged. Generally, you can salary package one portable electronic device every FBT year (1 April–31 March), however, depending on your employer’s policy, multiple devices may be allowed. Visit smart.com.au/salary-packaging-benefits/portable-electronic-device/ and enter the name of your employer for full terms and conditions and eligibility.
^^ Testimonial provided by employee customers of Smart when asked about their experience salary packaging a Personal Electronic Device with Smart.