Definition. The total sum of money due for the purchase of a good or service that must be paid by the set due date. In relation to taxes, the money owed to the government when required tax amount totals a greater number than total tax payments previously made.efinition. The total sum of money due for the purchase of a good or service that must be paid by the set due date. In relation to taxes, the money owed to the government when required tax amount totals a greater number than total tax payments previously made.
The Internal Revenue Service has set the special per diem rates starting Oct. 1, 2015, which taxpayers can use to substantiate the amount of expenses for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses when traveling away from home.
Per Diem Lodging & Meals. The GSA government travel rates include a Lodging and a separately authorized Meals and Incidentals rate. The two Per Diem Rate categories: Lodging & M&IE (Meals & Incidentals Expense) have a combined maximum per diem rate for each specific TDY Location.he GSA government travel rates include a Lodging and a separately authorized Meals and Incidentals rate. The two Per Diem Rate categories: Lodging & M&IE (Meals & Incidentals Expense) have a combined maximum per diem rate for each specific TDY Location.