it sounds like my employers are talking about #4 with my current arrangement: ...And the employer can deduct the expense on their tax return as a business expense. (This is only allowed with an accountable plan, where the employee proves their expenses with receipts.). i provide receipts at the end of the month, and they do direct deposit.
from their thinking, I provide enough of a benefit to the company as to pay expenses so that I am "fresh" at work.
The reason I moved away is to be near my mom, who friends say was having memory issues. while i suppose this situation could be temporary, it may be a long-term issue. She's is losing memory but is still high functioning (she worked the election tuesday) with some noticeable failings.
i appreciate your thorough response. i don't want to "mess with the irs". i'm not looking to get a tax break but if my employer thinks they are getting a tax break but then doesn't get one (i've been getting reimbursed for about a year), that would be a bad thing.
i'm really not to sure what to do. i could probably just quit and get a job near where i live but I would definitely make less money. or just let things be which doesn't seem to be the right thing to do, especially if there is a possibility of incorrect tax situations.
