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June 6, 2019
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If I use the per diem meal rates, are they written off as expenses at 100%, or are they written off at 50% like meals with receipts?

  • June 6, 2019
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    Best answer by Opus 17

    50% of the federal per diem meal rate for the city you were traveling in, or 50% of the actual meal cost.

    Turbotax expects that you will enter 100% of your costs and then Turbotax will make the 50% calculation for you.

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    Opus 17Answer
    Employee
    June 6, 2019

    50% of the federal per diem meal rate for the city you were traveling in, or 50% of the actual meal cost.

    Turbotax expects that you will enter 100% of your costs and then Turbotax will make the 50% calculation for you.

    Critter
    Employee
    June 6, 2019

    For 2018, if you are an employee, that deduction has been suspended until 2026.