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I don't want to deduct the actual cost of my travel expenses. What is the standard allowance?

The standard rate for 2009 is $109 ($70 for lodging and $39 for meals and incidental expenses). These rates apply to all locations within the continental United States not specifically listed on the IRS Per Diem tables.