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Government now allows $52.00 dollars per day

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sundowner, Sep 28, 2007.

  1. Sep 28, 2007 #1
    sundowner

    sundowner Bobtail Member

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    This is the first I have heard of this anyone know if this is in effect or any differences in pay???

    EXCITING NEWS!

    The U.S. Government now allows $52.00 dollars per day of your current pay will be considered a cost to you for meals and on road living expenses and shown on your pay stub as a per diem reimbursement. These dollars which will now be considered a daily expense to you will not be taxable therefore increasing your take home pay!
     
    sundowner, Sep 28, 2007
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  3. Sep 28, 2007 #2
    RND

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    Is this for ALL truckers, just OTR truckers,?????
     
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  4. Sep 28, 2007 #3
    Jonny1

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    What was the dollar amount you could use in the past?
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2007 #4
    sundowner

    sundowner Bobtail Member

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    This is all the information that was available
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2007 #5
    Roadmedic

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    Guys,
    This has been around for about 2 years at this amount.
    Previously, it has been at 36.00 and then adjusted several times.

    This is the per diem rate in the IRS rules for Truckers.
     
    Roadmedic, Sep 28, 2007
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  8. Dec 11, 2007 #6
    Bigray

    Bigray Road Train Member

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    AS I UNDERSTAND IT :

    52.oo/day minus 80% starting 2008 calenday year, = 41.60/day

    and if i have recipts totaling more than 42.oo say 66 on one particular day during the month i can claim the whole 52.oo /day

    is this correct?
     
    Bigray, Dec 11, 2007
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  9. Dec 11, 2007 #7
    wallbanger

    wallbanger "Enemy of showers everywhere"

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    Only for drivers that are AWAY FROM HOME (sleeping in a truck or motel), and you should have a logbook to back it up (in case of an audit)

    My understanding was that you can claim 75% now (80% in '08) without receipts, if you have receipts totaling more then you can deduct the full amount that you spent. Of course if you try and shove a big bar tab in there, that may not be allowed!! ;)
     
    wallbanger, Dec 11, 2007
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