i received a 1099 for work performed as an independent contractor. The 1099 also included travel expenses which I was reimbursed for. Its clear that on the plane tickets, hotels and mileage for example i would put these down as expenses on my tax return, the goal being to have taxable income only on the work performed and all the expenses being a deduction. I was also paid out a per diem to cover meals and other incidentals. Is this per diem only 50% deductible on my return? Or the entire amount?
