[GNC] per diem expenses

[Michael or Penny Novack]

On 12/15/2022 4:06 PM, David Cousens wrote:
> Alan,
>
> You will need to consult a tax accountant in your jurisdiction for this one so
> do not construe the following as accounting advice.
>
Absolutely consult a tax accountant, because both Federal and State 
jurisdictions involved, and these might differ (now you have a real 
accounting mess). But first, Alan, you might search out the sites that 
describe the rules (for example the IRS site) as you might decide that 
gives you enough information to do it yourself*. SOMETIMES they make the 
rules clear and easy to follow.

This isn't a gnucash question (since the accounting question is the same 
no matter what application were used, even the old fashioned pen and ink 
on paper).

Michael D Novack

* for example --- Alan, do you know if as an owner operator you would be 
considered "self employed" (an independent contractor as opposed to an 
employee) and do you know what the IRS considers the maximum allowance, 
and do you file the necessary expense reports with the employer, etc. Or 
is crossing the border involved? << like shortcut across southern Ontario >>

    The point is, didn't take me long to learn what questions I would 
need answers to before talking to that accountant