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TRAVEL & EXPENSE CLAIMS

If you are an employee at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV (currently receiving a bi-weekly pay cheque) or are a visitor to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV and need to submit a claim for travel and/or expenses, please use the appropriate drop down menu below for links & instructions.

EMPLOYEE FINS EXPENSE REPORT

Those who are currently on ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Payroll will need to fill out the online . 

The following needs to be uploaded into your claim, dependent on the expenses being claimed. All receipts must be original, itemized (ie. not credit card slips), and show the total amount paid, not the amount owing. If your receipts/statements do not show that charges were paid in full or  if charges were paid in a currency other than Canadian dollars, please attach a copy of your credit card statement showing charges.

  • Flight receipt, itinerary, and original boarding passes. If the boarding passes are electronic, save them as pdf files.
  • Hotel receipt - Detailed check-out receipt showing dates, charges
  • A copy of the conference webpage showing the dates of the conference. If you gave a presentation, provide a screenshot of the title/abstract from the conference website.
  • Miscellaneous receipts (materials and supplies, equipment, etc.)
  • Include names and affiliation of any research associates whose expenses you paid
  • Proof of currency conversion if using different conversion rates from those in FINS (e.g., provide a credit card/bank statement)
  • Transportation receipts (taxi, bus, train)
  • Meal receipts (if not claiming per diem) with names and affiliation of attendees. All receipts must be original and itemized (ie. not credit card slips).
  • Current per diems (if not claiming meal receipts)
  • If you rented a car, provide the rental agreement and gas receipts.
  • If you travelled with your own car, you can claim mileage or gas but not both.
    • If claiming mileage, attach a pdf file from google maps or map quest showing the distance you travelled.
    • If claiming gas, attach gas receipts.

Training videos and reference materials for using online approvals

NON EMPLOYEE EXPENSE CLAIMS FORM

Download the Form Here  *You must complete Pages 1 and 2

Please make sure that your sponsor/supervisor fills in the Comment section on the 2nd page with a description of the expense purpose.

VISITORS (INCLUDING SEMINAR SPEAKERS) - CLAIMS EXPENSES

Please fill out and sign the Non-Employee Expense Claim Form (download here). Scan receipts in order of expenses listed and combine them in one PDF file. Then submit both files to the bpk_finance@sfu.ca.

All receipts must be original, itemized (ie. not credit card slips), and show the total amount paid, not the amount owing. If your receipts/statements do not show that charges were paid in full or if charges were paid in a currency other than Canadian dollars, please attach a copy of your credit card statement showing charges.

  • Flight receipt, itinerary, and boarding passes
  • Hotel receipt: Detailed check-out receipt showing dates, charges
  • Meal receipts (if not claiming per diem) with names and affiliation of attendees. All receipts must be original and itemized (ie. not credit card slips). Alcohol and liquor tax will not be reimbursed.
  • Current per diems (if not claiming meal receipts)
  • Transportation receipts (taxi, bus, train), if you rented a car, provide the rental agreement and gas receipts.
  • If you travelled with your own car, you can claim mileage or gas but not both.
  • If claiming mileage, attach a PDF file from Google Maps showing the distance you travelled.
  • If claiming gas, attach gas receipts.
  • Proof of currency conversion if using different conversion rates from those in FINS (e.g., provide a credit card/bank statement)

FINS REFERENCE GUIDES & TECHNICAL HELP

/finance/departments/payments/travel-and-expenses.html

If you have any questions or comments, please email TEX_HELP@sfu.ca or call the Help line 778-782-7087.

PAYROLL DOCUMENTS

  1. Personal Data Form
  2. TD1 BC Tax Credit
  3. TD1 Federal Tax Credit

Please visit ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV finance for most up to date forms: /finance/linklists.html

NOTE: Your employee # is the same as your ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV ID #

Please complete to ensure correct tax rate is applied to taxable income. Estimate your annual fees in Canada. If you are not certain of the amount to enter on the tax forms, sign the forms, and Payroll will use the default basic exemption. For the tuition fee, consult the (full-time fee).

Please submit the following documents with the above forms:

  1. Void cheque OR a pdf of your Bank Account Verification/Direct deposit form - International students will need to set up a Canadian bank account. Please make sure you have a "bank verification" downloaded from your Candian online banking account or a printed form from your bank branch (not a handwritten note).
  2. Study or Working Permit - International students only
  3. SIN letter from  - International students only. When you renew your study or work permit you must also renew your SIN.
  4. Permanent Residence Card - PR students only. Submit a copy of your PR card (front and back) and either your SIN card (front and back) or your SIN letter.

All completed forms and documents should be submitted to bpk_finance@sfu.ca (BPK Office K9625)