IRS announced new per diem rates for business travel, effective October 1, 2024. Employers can use these rates through September 30, 2025. Notice 2024-68 contained the IRS per diem rates, which you can use to substantiate the amount of expenses…
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It's time for updates: Higher federal per diem rates for business travel have been released by the General Services Administration (GSA). The rates cover business travel occurring between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. These per diem rates can…
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