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by Pburger
Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Per Diem for travel to Canada
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Per Diem for travel to Canada

Hi, Can an independent contractor (a US citizen) claim both the Per Diem M&IE (Meals and Incidentals) and the Per Diem Maximum Lodging Allowance for work performed in Canada? The actual amount claimed for M&IE (Meals) is 50%. Is it the same for lodging as well? Thanks.
by Pburger
Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Mileage food and hotel expenses for work travel to Canada
Replies: 0
Views: 3167

Mileage food and hotel expenses for work travel to Canada

I am a US citizen. I did some consulting work as an independent contractor in Canada and travelled to Toronto several times a year in my own car. The trips were completely work related. Can I claim the entire mileage from my home to Toronto and back? I plan to use the Federal per diem allowance for ...
by Pburger
Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Consulting work in Canada
Replies: 1
Views: 1828

Consulting work in Canada

I am a US citizen who did some consulting work in Canada. I used to drive from the US to Canada for 2-3 days at a time (did this a total of 4 times) and stayed at a hotel while in Canada. On my Schedule C can I claim the mileage, hotel expenses and other expenses incurred (food, etc)? I have not sav...