Tag: Business travel expenses

With millions of households struggling with rising food costs, many people wonder, "Can I get a food allowance to help with expenses?" The answer depends on your specific circumstances, as food assistance can come from multiple sources, including your employer or government aid programs, with varying eligibility requirements.

For the fiscal year 2025, the standard Continental U.S. (CONUS) meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) portion of the federal per diem rate is $68 per day for most locations. The federal standard meal allowance is a simplified way to reimburse employees for travel expenses without requiring them to track and submit individual receipts for every meal.