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Straight answers for life on the road

The questions travelers actually ask about the money side of a road job — answered plainly, with the source named, in the first sentence rather than the last.

Tax homeWhy "home" means your regular place of work, not your house — and why every other travel question depends on the answer.Read the answer →Per diemWho sets the rate, what an accountable plan is, and why two people on the same job can see different W-2s.Read the answer →MileageWhat separates a business drive from a commute, the standard rate, and what an adequate log actually has to say.Read the answer →

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