Expenses must be ordinary and necessary. This deduction is limited to the regular federal per diem rate (for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses) and the standard mileage rate (for car expenses) plus any parking fees, ferry fees, and tolls.
These expenses typically include transportation, meals, lodging, and other travel-related costs. By having a clear travel reimbursement policy in place, companies can avoid confusion and ensure that employees are fairly compensated for legitimate business expenses while traveling.
Cents per kilometre. You can claim a flat rate of 85c per kilometre for every business kilometre you cover for the 2024 year (increasing to 88 cents per business kilometre in the 2025 year). You'll need to keep a diary of all work-related journeys so you can work out how many kilometres you've travelled for work.
You can claim a flat rate of 85c per kilometre for every business kilometre you cover for the 2024 year (increasing to 88 cents per business kilometre in the 2025 year). You'll need to keep a diary of all work-related journeys so you can work out how many kilometres you've travelled for work.