Some numbers for new O/O

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  1. xiipercent

    xiipercent Medium Load Member

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    Based on this : The special meals and incidental expenses rates for taxpayers in the transportation industry are $66

    what are your calculations to get to $35000? 365*66= 24090. And 80% of that is 19272.
     
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    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Your allowed a lodging per diem as well. Variable by location. Some are as high as $80 night. Fire your accountant and get a real one.
     
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    Interesting; Line24a
    What is the allowance....or is it money that you actually spent on a room?
     

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    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I'm not a CPA. Mine is a real one. Crack your wallet and find one. It's an allowance.
     
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    gotcha. expense =allowance .... noted. thank you
     
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    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    So based on this post, you have no F idea what you are doing then?
     
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    I was asking a question as to how you got to $35000 Per Diem....which is a specific SCH C line item.

    so yes, i have no idea.
     
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    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    And you're an O/O? So how much have you F away over the years?
     
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    soooo much
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Tell us. You gave specific numbers to challenge me. Give us some more specific numbers.