A spouse or other family member may accompany a staff member on a business trip only with prior approval from the Pastor. Spouse or family member travel expenses will not be reimbursed, except in rare circumstances with prior written approval. Reimbursement of spouse or family member travel expense is a taxable fringe benefit, subject to withholding, and will be reported as taxable income to the employee. 

Expenses for travel of an employment candidate’s spouse to participate in the interview process to make an employment decision are considered to have a legitimate business purpose and will be classified as nontaxable if reimbursed.