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chapguy19
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August 13, 2025
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TP expense per diem

  • August 13, 2025
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Schedule C TP travels for business.

He receives a 1099-NEC from every location plus a 1099-NEC from the company that arranges for him the work that he does in every state.

I have expensed the actual lodging.  Can I also expense meals on a per diem basis? They have no receipts for meals.

Thanks in advance, Christopher

Best answer by sjrcpa

Correct, but the reimbursement should not be on the 1099.

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TaxGuyBill
Level 15
August 13, 2025

Yes, if he was not reimbursed for meals, you can claim the Standard Meal Allowance if he was away from his Tax Home overnight.

But base his income on his records, not 1099s.

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    chapguy19Author
    Level 5
    August 14, 2025

    If he is reimbursed on a 1099-NEC for meals on a per diem basis (whatever rate that is for company), then he should be allowed to deduct the Standard Per Diem on his Schedule C.

    He shouldn't have to pay income tax on a reimbursement.

    Correct?

    sjrcpa
    sjrcpaAnswer
    Level 15
    August 14, 2025

    Correct, but the reimbursement should not be on the 1099.

    The more I know the more I don’t know.
      BobKamman
      BobKamman
      Level 15
      August 13, 2025

      Are you sure he has a tax home?  Itinerants can't claim either lodging or meals.  

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        chapguy19Author
        Level 5
        August 13, 2025

        TP has a tax home here in WA.

        BobKamman
        BobKamman
        Level 15
        August 14, 2025

        What is the business connection with WA?  What are the personal connections? What are the duplicate expenses? 

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