Hello
I do a job away from home once a year in another state and the agency that gets me that job pays for hotel and car. I was wondering if i can deduct the amount i pay for meals with per diem rate. Self employed worker with a 1099 from the job away for greater than 3 weeks from my physical home for periods up to 6 months
I also do a job for another agency at my physical address that generates a 1099.
Would i be consider a qualifed traveler to get the per diem rate for meals with the job away from home in another state or would i be considered to live in two states throughout the year and not a qualified traveler and therefore cannot take a meal deduction. I travel between both locations when i am on assignment maybe once or twice. The hotel or apartment is paid for by the agency usually an airbnb.
Thank you
Notice 2021-25, Temporary 100-Percent Deduction for Business Meal Expenses
Publication 463, Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses
Tax Topic 511 - Business Travel Expenses
https://www.gsa.gov/
