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Tax Reform Update
Last update: January 1, 2018
For most travelers, the news is OK. It doesn’t impact a decision to be a traveler versus staff. Current compensation schemes by agencies have not changed. So no one’s ...
Read MoreIRS Per Diem Rate Tables
IRS tables from Publication 1542 form the basis for agencies providing housing stipends to travelers with tax homes without requiring receipts or accounting as well as M&IE (meals and incidental e...
Read MoreTax Advantage FAQ
A tax advantage program is a term that refers to a variety of programs depending on the company. Tax advantage or tax-free are industry terms used to identify these programs, they are not le...
Read MoreItinerant!
By way of introduction, Joseph Smith EA is a former healthcare traveler who did travel as an itinerant respiratory therapist. He is also the Association CFO and makes a living as a tax professional sp...
Read MoreTax Advantage and Social Security
Does Tax Advantage reduce my Social Security Benefits? What if I buy a house? Will I still be able to get financed? Great questions and you are very astute to think of them. Short answer is ...
Read MoreItemizing versus Tax Advantage
Taking housing stipend/tax advantage versus deducting it yourself on your return? This article will make the point that it is almost always better to work for an agency that does tax advantage and hig...
Read MoreTax Advantage Explained
This is a complex subject and it may be a struggle getting through this explanation. If you persevere, you will probably have a couple of "Aha!" moments and say to yourself, "That is why the agency to...
Read MoreThe Buzz About Tax Deductions
There is a lot of excitement with the opening of PanTravelers. There is also much work to do in keeping the organization fresh and relevant to its members. In each edition of the Travel Tax Newsletter...
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