The meals and incidental expenses per diem tiers for FY 2024 are unchanged at $59-$79, with the standard M&IE rate unchanged at $59.
If you're traveling to a city in Virginia without a specific per diem rate, the standard federal rates of $110 for lodging and $68 per day for meals and incidentals will apply.
Generally, you can deduct only 50% of qualifying business-related meal expenses. The 50% limit applies to employees, employers, and the self-employed or their clients. Previously, between December 31, 2020, and January 1, 2023, 100% of business meal expenses for food or beverages from a restaurant could be deducted.