What is a discretionary allotment?

“Discretionary allotments” means a recurring specified deduction for a legal purpose from pay authorized by an employee to be disbursed on a monthly basis to an allottee.

How many discretionary allotments are authorized?

six purely discretionary allotments
A. General. Service members are authorized no more than six purely discretionary allotments. Discretionary allotments are consid- ered as class D allotments and examples are indicated in sections 4202 through 4206 of this chapter.

What is a discretionary or third party allotment?

Discretionary allotments are monthly payments divided into two deductions which are effective on the first payday of the month. If the allotment is established or changed in the middle of the month, it will not take effect until the beginning of the following month.

What is the difference between a discretionary allotment and a financial allotment?

A financial allotment is a deposit into a checking or savings account at a financial institution (a portion of an employee’s salary) deducted through recurring payroll deductions. This allotment is deposited through DD/EFT. Note: Allotments for bill paying purposes are considered to be discretionary allotments.

Which of the following is an example of a discretionary allotment?

Discretionary Allotments Examples include, but are not restricted to, the following: Payment of premiums for commercial life insurance on the member, the member’s spouse or children.

What is a discretionary deduction?

discretionary deduction means a deduction on the government payroll system against an official’s salary, other than benefit, collective agreement, state or statutory deductions; Sample 1. Sample 2.

What is Afaf allotment?

Non-Discretionary Allotments AFAF Allot: Contributions to the various relief societies are often lumped under this category. Comb Fed Campaign: Charitable contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign. NMCRS Allot: Charitable contributions to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

How many allotments can you have?

You can have a maximum of six discretionary allotments. The following allotments are considered non-discretionary, and they do not count toward your maximum of six: Delinquent tax payments (federal, state, or local) Repayment of debts owed to the government.

How many allotments can you have coming out of your military pay?

You can have up to six discretionary allotments per month and any number of non-discretionary allotments, but you may not have more than 15 allotments per month. You may not use allotments to purchase, lease or rent personal property.

What is a Dependant allotment?

An allotment is a way to withhold or distribute money from a service member’s military paycheck. There are two types of allotments, discretionary and non-discretionary: Discretionary allotments can be used for expenses such as rent, car payments, loan payments, and voluntary payments to dependents.

What are some examples of discretionary expenses?

Some common discretionary items include:

  • Vacations and travel expenses.
  • Automobiles.
  • Alcohol and tobacco.
  • Restaurants and other entertainment-related expenses.
  • Coffee and specialty beverages.
  • Hobby and sports-related expenses, such as crafting, sewing, and gym memberships.