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coletrain1963

03-16-2007 03:32 PM

tax question

can you itemize and still take the standard per diem rate for meals?

Rev.Vassago

03-16-2007 06:45 PM

Re: tax question

Quote:

Originally Posted by coletrain1963

can you itemize and still take the standard per diem rate for meals?

You can't take the per diem if you don't itemize. I don't believe there is a line for it on the 1040 EZ.

Uturn2001

03-16-2007 08:47 PM

Yep, in order to claim the meal allowance you must itemize. You can claim either the standard allowance or actual expenses.

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