I'm sure they don't just use yaho maps do they? SO what is the correct way of determining exactly how far you are from your work location???
2006-09-15 09:19:08 · 10 answers · asked by Ultrabrite 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I know what per diem is. The government says a person can get per diem if they live 50+ miles from work...how do they know that? what if online maps show 45 miles but person chooses different rout and makes 50 miles to work? MY question, HOW does the gvt determine how far a perso's home is from work? what if the person chooses a route which will take them 50 miles instead of 45...
2006-09-15 09:39:01 · update #1
Are you talking about a per diem or a travel allowance? And are you working for the government? If so, they will ask you how far away you live. They may or may not check it. Then, if appropriate, they give you a travel allowance based on how far you have to travel to work each day. A per diem is a daily payment. For example, if you are giving a three-day teaching session, they may offer you a per diem of $500, or $500 per day, for the three days you will be working. The two are quite different accounts.
2006-09-15 09:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Commuting expenses are NEVER deductible. You may be confused with rules regarding taxability of a Per Diem allowance for travel expenses.
To answer the question of how distance is determined. The shortest route would by used.
2006-09-15 09:49:23 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not involve any government regulation. If you incur expenses, the employer should reimburse you for your extra expenses. If you have to stay in a hotel overnight, the hotel expense, dinner and breakfast the next morning are customarily reimbursable expenses.
Distance is not a factor. If you are 50 miles from home and have to stay in a hotel because of bad weather, or if your company car broke down, you have legitimate reimbursable expenses.
Per diem allowances are usually for long-term out of town stays. If you have to work out of town and stay in a hotel for a month. the employer might give you a daily living allowance rather than make you spend your money then get reimbursed at a later date.
2006-09-15 09:33:57 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mileage per diem is actually not federally mandated. The portion of per diem that can be given tax free is actually what is mandated. So the government states that a certain amount can be given to an EE per mile anything after that is actually a taxable benefit. I believe, and I may be wrong...but I believe this year it is .42 per mile. So if your company gave you say .50 per mile, you would be taxed on that .08 per mile.
2006-09-15 09:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by anysomeone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
per diem is money you get when you travel overnight to work in a location other than your normal place of work.
You are not allowed per diem for work at your primary business location.
You will get actual milage based on the figures you turn in, plus a standard fee per day for use on overnight travel. This fee can vary by location.
2006-09-15 10:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually by maps
2006-09-18 12:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably have their own official maps. It's the government, after all.
2006-09-15 09:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, it's based on road mileage. But it all comes down to what law, or what company rule, you are using.
2006-09-15 09:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
home & work addrress.then they map it out..
2006-09-15 09:28:30 · answer #9 · answered by Clydesdale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please research irs.gov for an accurate answer.
2006-09-15 09:21:39 · answer #10 · answered by kearneyconsulting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋