Yes, you can
deduct per diem, like meals, lodging, cabs, dry cleaning, etc., if
your assignment away from your main workplace is
temporary (expected to last, and does last, for one year or
less). If your assignment is indefinite
(expected to last for more than one year) then your new workplace becomes your
tax home and you cannot deduct your job
related expenses. If you do qualify, you can then use this Portal To Determine Per Diem
Rate. Select the year in the drop down menu, then choose your State for the current rate. See more on Per Diem in article below.
Regarding your mileage,
unfortunately, trucks are excluded from the standard mileage deduction. However, you can still claim expenses tied to the use of your truck such as; Gas, maintenance (oil change, tires,
cleaning etc.), anything you have to pay in order to maintain your truck and keep it
running. If you are a truck owner operator, you can also include;
Insurance
Interest Payments
Leasing fees
Depreciation
A rule of thumb
regarding things you can expense. If you
were not driving the truck, would you have made that purchase? If no, keep the receipt and include on your
taxes, they are your business expenses, from maps, to clothing (if required by employer), subscriptions to trade magazines etc.
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