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No company per diem

Discussion in 'Swift' started by pjh, Feb 6, 2019.

  1. Feb 6, 2019 #1
    pjh

    pjh Bobtail Member

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    As a company driver there are now no road expenses deductible for 2018 taxes. I called Swift to Check on switching to the company pay per diem. I was told that because I live in Washington state that I don't qualify. Anyone else having that problem?
     
    pjh, Feb 6, 2019
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  3. Feb 6, 2019 #2
    3523

    3523 Light Load Member

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    My understanding is that it depends on what state your home terminal is in. I know if your terminal is in California you can’t get it. Not sure if there’s other restrictions such as what state you live in.

    Swift offers a per diem. If you don’t qualify it’s because of state laws.
     
    3523, Feb 6, 2019
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  4. Feb 6, 2019 #3
    Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I switched from Otay Mesa to Inver Grove terminal this year. That was the main reason.

    Be careful about taking per diem pay. It may not be best for you.
    I only want it for specific reasons.
     
    Moosetek13, Feb 6, 2019
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  5. Feb 8, 2019 #4
    SteveH85396

    SteveH85396 Road Train Member

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    Yet another reason I leased a truck. As an O/O I still get the per diem write off.
     
    SteveH85396, Feb 8, 2019
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  7. Mar 1, 2019 #5
    Tolmie

    Tolmie Medium Load Member

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    No per diem for WA, OR and CA. Per diem makes W2 hourly wage too low.
     
    Tolmie, Mar 1, 2019
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