The advantage to using the standard meal allowance is that records don't have to be kept of
actual meal expenses, although records do have to be kept to prove the time, place and business purpose of your travel.
While traveling overnight for business you may deduct either
the actual meal expense or the IRS approved per diem — the standard meal allowance.
Not exact matches
If the travel claim is based on the
actual costs expended, show the amount for the mode of travel (i.e., airline, private auto, taxi, etc.), lodging,
meals, and other incidental
expenses separately, on a daily basis.
As long as the condition is a warrantable defect and the vehicle is still within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty period, and all repairs are performed at an authorized Mercedes - Benz Dealership, you may be reimbursed up to $ 300 per day * for
actual documented
expenses — for up to three days — including the costs of
meals, lodging, and substitute transportation.
** Reimbursement includes
actual documented
meal, lodging, and substitute transportation
expenses incurred while your Mercedes - Benz is repaired at an authorized Mercedes - Benz Dealership.
That includes airfare,
meals (at 50 percent) and lodging (
actual expenses only).