Jb regional drivers don't get PER DIEM?

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  1. zoekatya

    zoekatya Medium Load Member

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    When I was regional with Western express we got it. Isn't free money from the government for people who travel for work?
     
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  3. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    I dunno.
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  4. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    just because they don't pay you per diem doesn't mean that you can't still use the per diem allowance for transportation workers on your tax return. Getting paid per diem just gets your tax break on the front end.
     
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  5. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    and it's not free money from the gov't, it just reduces your taxable income to compensate for having to travel for work. Regional drivers note that you can only claim per diem for the nights you were not home. If you are audited you need proof, like logs or a documented schedule. I used my trip log with dates and trip numbers.
     
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  6. zoekatya

    zoekatya Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for all the helpful information.
     
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    zoekatya Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for all the helpful information.
     
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