Per Diem
Discussion in 'Schneider' started by GyrrwrLori, Feb 6, 2012.
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first 90 days is forced. after that you can opt out.
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and in addition you wont know what the rate is. I was told between .09 and .16 a mile.
This program does NOTHING but help the company by them not having to payout to your social security acct, shortterm you see benefit in bigger pay checks. Also they ARE CHARGING you .02 a mile to "manage" this "benefit".
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Thanks for the replies. I have no interest in a per diem plan. I would rather manage my own money. I guess 90 days isn't terrible but I wish we had the choice up front.
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We also pay Schneider 2 cents a mile for this. (Yes! you are not making what you think!) This only benefits Schneider by letting them out of payroll taxes. I got myself taken off Per Diem the 3rd week. Then a couple weeks ago it just reappeared on my check. The Government gives Truck Drivers an automatic $59 per day you can write off without receipts. (That's a great Deal!) If you spend more than that you don't work for Schneider. I believe Per Diem is a Scam.
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cuzzin it Thanks this.
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It's not a scam.... It's a benefit for the company
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actually I have spoken to a few accountants about per diem.
What they all have told me, is that if you are single, don't own a home, and basically don't have deductions, you will actually BENEFIT from having per diem, make more money a year and have a lower tax liability.
However, if you are married or own a home, and generally don't use the standard deduction because of what you own and can write off, to drop per diem like a bad habit, cause it is hurting you, not helping. -
I STILL dont like that .02 charge to save THEM money. THAT seems like some sort of extortion or something. -
Per Diem does have it's downsides, less into SS is a big one, and when you go to get a loan for a house it really hurts because your gross income is so low.
I don't have it, but I own a home and have lots of deductions, but if I didn't own a home and was young and single I would keep it.GyrrwrLori and mickeyrat Thank this.
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