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Subject:Re: per diem From:David Warren <David -dot- Warren -at- NEXTEL -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 9 Jun 1998 13:40:23 -0400
Perhaps it works out to half your salary if you make a particular
amount and work in a particular locale...but 50% is *not* a legal
rule-of-thumb. Ask to talk to someone in their accounting or payroll
department...there are exact dollar amounts varying by locale.
A good source of links is www.ceweekly.com
Sorry I lack the time for a more comprehensive answer.
David T. Warren
Pubs. Mgr., Nextel
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Subject: per diem
Author: Barbara Karst-Sabin <Phillinion -at- AOL -dot- COM> at INTERNET
Date: 6/9/98 12:26 PM
Hope this isn't considered off topic, but I'm looking for some guidance on
"per diem" for contract writers working at a site away from their home area.
The job shop which called me says that it's simply that 50% of your salary is
not taxable. Can this be correct?
Is it not reported on your W2/1099?
Is it really up to half your salary and you better keep receipts?
Never done this before, but it sounds like a good way to do some travelling if
it wouldn't mean taking a finacial drubbing.
