I'm a member of SIU (a mariners union affiliated with AFL-CIO),I travel for months at a time on a cargo/cable ship outside of the US. Although it didn't;t occur in 2018, our ship can come under military contract. Can I still deduct the MIE per the Federal foreign rates? I don't get a per diem from my employer and not reimbursed for expenses.
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As the the first issue, IRS Publication 3 (https://www.irs.gov/publications/p3) states: "The U.S. Armed Forces doesn't include the U.S. Merchant Marine or the American Red Cross."
As to the latter, I do not know, but first take a look at
and see if your situation matches.As the the first issue, IRS Publication 3 (https://www.irs.gov/publications/p3) states: "The U.S. Armed Forces doesn't include the U.S. Merchant Marine or the American Red Cross."
As to the latter, I do not know, but first take a look at
and see if your situation matches.Still have questions?
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