Tax questions

[kepjet]

I'm getting ready to file my federal income tax and have a few questions:


Per Diem: There are some places where the cost of meals and incidentals is more than my company will pay such as New York City, Miami, Tampa, etc. I know I am allowed to deduct the difference, but does anyone know what form to fill out for tax purposes? If I do a day trip, can I deduct the rate of my home city or would it be the city or cities I had "lunch" in? Any other tips on overnight deductions would be helpful.

Uniforms: I know I can do the uniform, but what about items which could be worn on a regular basis, ie: shoes?

Personal Computer: How much can I write off? My company makes me bid on-line or fax, and also get memos from there.

If anyone can think of anything else, please post.

Thanks in advance!

 

[FlyingDawg]

This per diem difference is accounted for on Form 2106.

See Pub 463 (I think thats the one) concerning Travel Expenses. On page 6 is info thats of concern to meal deductions & transportation workers. If you overnight in larger cities it is usually wise to itemize the cities instead of using the allowable fixed amounts for transport workers.