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Using per diem rates on the GSA website, for M&E, do i use 50% of the rate when figuring in my deductions?

For example, the M&E rate for CA is $68. Do I deduct the full amount or only 50%?
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MargaretL
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Using per diem rates on the GSA website, for M&E, do i use 50% of the rate when figuring in my deductions?

You should enter the full amount into TurboTax, the program will deduct 50% of it for you.

Using per diem rates on the GSA website, for M&E, do i use 50% of the rate when figuring in my deductions?

Do I have to enter each city seperately ?

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