Can I claim per diem if I work out of town 21 days a month?employer does not give per diem oil field

[IsabellaG]

Yes, you can claim per diem for your travel expenses, but only if this is considered to be a temporary job, expected to last for less than one year. If this is your permanent job site, and you work at the oil field for 21 days, then return to your home, and have no main job location at your home, the rig location would be considered your tax home, and you would not be able to claim travel expenses. See the discussions that follow:

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