I really appreciate all the answers, but now I'm slightly more confused....if I have a W2 client who only pays a small amount per day in business travel per diem, but I accrue costs that far exceed what they offer me, I have to eat that difference - which is can be over $3000 in hotels, $1000 in rental car fees and $1000 in food? I have no ability to get a break on that $5000+ out of pocket that was accrued during my one month of service for them, just because they took out taxes?
