Your are entitled to $59.00 per day for every day that you log, or if in a cargo van keep a acturate record on each day,
If you are in a cargo van, you are also allowed the standard mileage deduction if you use the courier desigation on your return.
He is what you have to do to Prove Per Diem
If you are in a Straight Truck or Tractor Trailer you have your log Books, even if they are electronic. you also have to remember to get a copy of the electronic log book per week if possible, the companies do not have to keep your electronic logs past 6 months, but you will have to have copies for yourself for a minimun of 3 years, max of 7 years. if you are audited.
Cargo Vans, must keep more accurate records, for both the Per Diem and the Standard Mileage Rate if you use it. The record must be kept for each and every day similar to your log books, but more precise, name of Shipper, reciever, Date, date delivery, time. each trip starts with your Deadhead, pickup, delivery, and then to the area where your going to spend the night, and it then starts all over again the next day.
I have available (trip sheet for this which must be kept (1 for every Load.) with a mileage chart) it also includes Per Diem information on it. Just request one
The rate is $59.00 per day subject to 80% of the total, or $47.20 per day.
and really no driver eats more than that per day, $ 15,27 per meal.
If you spend over that you MUST HAVE RECIEPTS, AND IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO 80% ITS SUBJECT TO ONLY 50%.
Hotels, Hotels, RV Parks, Etc are subject to a 100% under travel, and it must be for business purposes only, no personal period,
Its for Breakdowns, abd weekends for the times you want to get a real bed to sleep In, and not in a sleeping bag, or hammock, or any makshift bed and definitely a decent Shower or Bath. not a quick cleanup.
Must have Room Receipts for all Motel stays,
Showers: All showers paid for only are totally deductible.
Laundry: There are no receipts given for the Washing machines and dryers you use at truckstop, motel, laundrymats,
What you have to do is write a reciept for yourself like this
Date, name of place you did your laundry, cost of supplies, detergent, softner, static control, and your washing machine and Dryer. for each day you do laundry
or I can send one to you Via Email it for both the laundry and for showers.
If you are coverd for showers by the fuel you purchase it is not deductible, cause your showers are free, it is only for the showers you actually pay for, and you should receive a receipt for.
If you have any addtional questions, please do not hesitate to ask
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