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Originally Posted by headborg (Post 467929)

I was under the understanding.. or misunderstanding

that for the 2009 tax year.. that the Transportation Worker Averaging Method was $52.00 @ 80% up to October(and the third quarter was calculated at $58.00 @ 80%. And since this method was an "average" there was no Itemizing needed especially since the rates are different for various areas of the country.. thus requiring your log book to prove where you were to take advantage of those higher rates on those specific dates.

So what is correct amounts?

You need to itemize (Schedule A) . I referenced the IRS position a few posts back.

As far as per diem rates, http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1542.pd

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Originally Posted by GMAN (Post 467934)

As far as I know you either itemize or file a short form. There is no in between.

You can also file a Schedule C and/or E and not itemize.

sorry to get off subject here. but this thread is still going?