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Per Diem deduction during training, not employed

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Cheddarhead, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. Aug 27, 2015 #1
    Cheddarhead

    Cheddarhead Bobtail Member

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    Greetings, I am enrolled in a private CDL school that is about 150 miles from home and requires me to spend nights away from home. I am not on anybody's payroll and incurring expenses in order to attend the training. Am I allowed to take the standard $59.00 per day deduction for expenses?

    I appreciate your responses.
     
    Cheddarhead, Aug 27, 2015
    Cheddarhead, Aug 27, 2015
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  3. Aug 28, 2015 #2
    lots of character

    lots of character Road Train Member

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    Ugh? Who are you deducting it from??
     
    lots of character, Aug 28, 2015
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    bottomdumpin Thanks this.
  4. Aug 28, 2015 #3
    Cheddarhead

    Cheddarhead Bobtail Member

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    My tax return...
     
    Cheddarhead, Aug 28, 2015
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  5. Aug 28, 2015 #4
    Elendil

    Elendil Heavy Load Member

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    Regardless of per diem or not, it certainly would be deductible as an education expense.
     
    Elendil, Aug 28, 2015
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  7. Aug 28, 2015 #5
    G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    save all receipts for everything you buy in the course of your traveling and lodging and foods, and clothing. let your accountant handle the details. keep it all nice and neat.
     
    G.Anthony, Aug 28, 2015
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  8. Aug 28, 2015 #6
    Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

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    What he said ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
     
    Mudguppy, Aug 28, 2015
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  9. Aug 29, 2015 #7
    Accidental Trucker

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    It may be deductible as an education expense (or not, don't know), however, you are NOT subject to the hours of service regulations, so the standard TRANSPORTATION workers per diem of $59 per day does not apply.
     
    Accidental Trucker, Aug 29, 2015
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