pilot... always second guessing

[Possi]

I am always second-guessing myself.
I've been taking per diem for this pilot for food, but not for "CONUS" overnight stays.
The food for DOT workers is $59 which has to be reduced according to take off, landing, and overnights. I got that.
Was I supposed to ALSO add $83 for every overnight stay?

TTB 8-2

"Effective October 1, 2013, the standard
CONUS rate is $46 for M&IE and $83 for
lodging. The following chart identifies
key locations that allow a higher M&IE
rate than the standard CONUS rates."

[David1980]

The lodging rate is meaningless for determining the taxpayer's 2106 deductions. Has to do with reimbursements. I think it's around TTB 8-12. "No standard deduction for lodging".

[Possi]

thanks...

The lodging rate is meaningless for determining the taxpayer's 2106 deductions. Has to do with reimbursements. I think it's around TTB 8-12. "No standard deduction for lodging".

OMG, thanks so much!! Brain. Fart. I gotta get some sleep....

[taxea]

doesn't he get reimbursed by his employer? All of my airline employees do (pilots and stewardi.)