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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 the first 9 months of 2011 is $109 ($70 for lodging and $39 for meals and incidental expenses). The standard rate for the last 3 month of 2010 is $123 ($77 for lodging and $46 for meals and incidental expenses). The standard rate applies to all locations within the continental United States not specifically listed on the IRS Per Diem tables.


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