Feature	Standard Reimbursement	Discretionary Bonus (Lump Sum)
Payment Timing	Paid after expenses are incurred	Paid upfront
Receipts Required	Yes (Original tax invoices)	No (No proof of spend required)
Flexibility	Limited to approved categories	High (Use as you see fit)
Administration	High (Employer/Employee)	Low (Simple transaction)
Tax Status	Often taxable; check FBT status	Fully taxable as income

Feature	Standard Reimbursement	Discretionary Bonus (Lump Sum)
Payment Timing	Paid after expenses are incurred	Paid upfront
Receipts Required	Yes (Original tax invoices)	No (No proof of spend required)
Flexibility	Limited to approved categories	High (Use as you see fit)
Administration	High (Employer/Employee)	Low (Simple transaction)
Tax Status	Often taxable; check FBT status	Fully taxable as income

Feature	Standard Reimbursement	Discretionary Bonus (Lump Sum)
Payment Timing	Paid after expenses are incurred	Paid upfront
Receipts Required	Yes (Original tax invoices)	No (No proof of spend required)
Flexibility	Limited to approved categories	High (Use as you see fit)
Administration	High (Employer/Employee)	Low (Simple transaction)
Tax Status	Often taxable; check FBT status	Fully taxable as income

Feature	Standard Reimbursement	Discretionary Bonus (Lump Sum)
Payment Timing	Paid after expenses are incurred	Paid upfront
Receipts Required	Yes (Original tax invoices)	No (No proof of spend required)
Flexibility	Limited to approved categories	High (Use as you see fit)
Administration	High (Employer/Employee)	Low (Simple transaction)
Tax Status	Often taxable; check FBT status	Fully taxable as income