M&IE expenses over-the-road truck driver

[Larmil]

Is the cost of showers included in the M&IE?

[Gretel]

Showers are not included in the incidental rate. I once saw a list what is but cannot find it. Only thing that comes to mind are tips.

[Larmil]

Showers are not included in the incidental rate. I once saw a list what is but cannot find it. Only thing that comes to mind are tips.

Thank you. There is a partial list in pub 463 but wanted to be sure. Client has over $2500 of shower expense.

[Gretel]

OK, Larmil, dito Thank you!

[Koss]

Showers

That's a lot of money for showers.

Make sure your client has a good paper trail, or they may think he's involved in laundering something...



BMK

[Larmil]

That's a lot of money for showers.

Make sure your client has a good paper trail, or they may think he's involved in laundering something...



BMK

I thought that was a lot of money too. I found out (with help from Google) that showers can cost $10 to $12. For a person that "lives" in the truck close to 300 days a year that is not unreasonable.

[Davc]

However, frequently showers are free with a fuel purchase.