To make accounting easier, the government allows the use of a standard meal allowance. The U.S. General Services Administration each year sets “per diem rates” which vary by location and are determined by the city. Though you don’t need to keep receipts when using this method, you ...
While per diem eliminates the need for detailed receipts, it’s still best to retain receipts for larger expenses or situations where additional documentation may be required. Types of per diem or scale rate payments Other countries, such as the US, have different types of per diem or scale r...
A rare moment of earnestness… It would be remiss of me not to mention school meals, which are amazing. The kids had a two hour lunch break and a four course meal every day, and they didn’t have the same meal twice in all the time they were in France. Incredible. The French treat...
Business travel expenses incurred by you as a sole proprietor may include the cost of airfare, rental car, excess baggage charges, or gasoline or public transportation you use in getting to and from your business meeting. Tips given to the bellboy, laundry or dry cleaning bills, faxing or p...