Hebrew Word of the Week. Based on Weekly Torah Portion. The Hebrew word of the week is yalad, meaning to bear, beget, or bring forth. Two derivatives of this word occur in the first verse of parashat Toldot : And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat Isaac (Gen.
Comment: The rate for the incidental expenses-only deduction is $5 per day for post-September 30, 2012, travel, which is unchanged from the previous rate. The IRS-approved per diem rate for high-cost areas is $242 ($177 for lodging and $65 for meals and incidental expenses).The IRS-approved per diem rate for all other areas is $163 ($111 for lodging and $52 for meals and incidental expenses).The rates apply to per diem allowances paid for travel after September 30, 2012. Comment: There are no changes in the list of high-cost localities for 2013 in Notice 2011-81.he IRS-approved per diem rate for high-cost areas is $242 ($177 for lodging and $65 for meals and incidental expenses).
Other types of reimbursements do not have to be substantiated. Per Diem is a set amount the IRS allows for reimbursements that is TAX FREE income to the employee. Per Diem rates are set by the IRS once per year, and are good for one year following the date the rates are set. Per Diem rates are good from October 1 through September 30. The Per Diem rates vary depending on location.