Employees traveling on official business for one day or less, to a location more than 35 miles from their official station and place of residence, may be eligible for meal reimbursement.
Eligibility for reimbursement is based on departure and return times. Travelers may be reimbursed for breakfast if departure is at or before 7:00 AM, and/or for dinner if return is at or after 7:00 PM.
The current day-trip meal reimbursement rates are as follows (meal receipts are not required):
Breakfast: $5.00
Dinner: $12.00
Lunch: Not reimbursable
Important: Day-trip meal reimbursements are considered taxable income by the IRS and are subject to applicable withholding taxes.