per diem??

Don't take the per diem package . If you don't take it you can claim per diem the end of the year . It's 80% of $50 ($40) for eligible days in U.S. . Days in Canada are a higher rate . If you don't have a mortgage the per diem amount will be higher than the standard deduction and allow you to itemize and claim other deductions also .

 

I'm still trying to figure that one out myself. If YOU figure it out let ME know!

 

If you take per diem .10 of the .27 is not taxed and will show on your w2 at the end of the year as a bonus and lower your gross pay for the year. This in turn make it look like you will make less money than you actually do which can make it harder to get a loan in the future if you need to.

 

So I assume your saying not to take the per diem?

 

yes as was stated earlier you are better off taking straight pay and taking the per diem at the end of the year on your own

 

OK got it! Then I won't let them lure me in with their weeks vacation after 6 months 2 weeks after one year deal... That almost had me too lol

 

Lower share of Social Security Tax. Lower cost for workmen's compensation insurance.

Believe me, no company does something for the benefit of the driver.

 

as roadmedic pointed out it is cheaper for them in as they contribute less taxes on the money you make