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Per Diem? Need some advice

Discussion in 'Maverick' started by Cowboy13, Mar 18, 2013.

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  1. Mar 18, 2013 #1
    Cowboy13

    Cowboy13 Light Load Member

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    Ok so I knw this per diem thing that you get more money now and less later?,...who of you takes this option? And can it mess you up to where you owe alot at the end of the year? Thanks alot
     
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  3. Mar 18, 2013 #2
    hesgoneagain

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    Hubby does per Diem. We got back this year a nice chunk of change. No kids to claim either.
     
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  4. Mar 18, 2013 #3
    slowpoker

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    Who is paying you the per diem your job or are you claiming all on your taxes?And if your job is claiming it how much?You might still be able to deduct some of it from your taxes.Personally I don't like companies that pay per diem I would rather use it myself on tax time.It lowers your income which effects so many other things like how much S.S you will get or how much the bank will be willing to lend you for a house.Make it simple don't take the per diem claim yourself its easy.
     
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  5. Mar 18, 2013 #4
    Cowboy13

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    Hmm ok yeh not sure about it I've heard good and bad things thx for your input I really appreciate ot
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2013 #5
    slowpoker

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    $59 multiply by everyday that you were out multiply by 80% equals the amount of per diem you will be able to deduct from your taxes:biggrin_255:
    example# $59x265days=$15,635x 80%=$12,508 deductable from your taxes.
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2013 #6
    Cowboy13

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    ugh I dnt understand this lol like detuctables and all that lol
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2013 #7
    slowpoker

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    What is really does is reduce your tax burden.
     
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  10. Mar 18, 2013 #8
    Cowboy13

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    Ahh ok I got ya now, hmm it's a tough call I guess cuz I could use more money now and less later but like you said it cld determine factors for a house ect
     
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  11. Mar 31, 2013 #9
    vhughes

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    maverick does my pre diem $59 a day. it is worth it i would recommended it. i was with them for 5 months last year and still got back a little 3,000 on taxes this year
     
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  12. Mar 31, 2013 #10
    vhughes

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    i do claim two kids tho
     
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