What are per diem incidental expenses?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Per diems are intended to cover daily expenses, like lodging and meals. During the course of a day, you may have other expenses, like cab fare, dry cleaning, shoe repair, etc. -- common expenses that are incurred when you are traveling on business. Receipts can be required, though the per diem amount is often assumed to be legitimate expenses.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Per diem means per day. Incidental expenses are travel costs other than food and lodging. These per diem incidental expenses include tolls to travel on roads, taxi fares, parking, and food other than main meals.

Answer by  GeorgeS58 (121)

Per diem is Latin for per day. Per diem incidental expenses are those things such as parking, tolls, dry cleaning, etc. that are reimbursed when you travel for business.

Answer by  james71 (17)

Per diem incidental expenses are usually expenses that are in addition to Lodging and travel. Usually fees or tips (porters, maids, or bellhops),or any other expense needed to be reimbursed.

Answer by  worker2746 (2434)

Per diem incidental expenses are items like faxing documents, office supplies, meals, and travel expenses related to your work with the agency.

Answer by  BethBirder (232)

Per Diem translates to "per day." Per diem expenses are the things your employer will pay for, like lodging and meals, when you're traveling on business. Incidental expenses may include tips for porters or waitstaff, transportation between venues, and mailing expenses. The Per diem is typically a set amount.

Answer by  Me51 (357)

These are daily expenses for little things. It depends on the company, but they might give you a daily allowance for food, or gas for example.