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    Apr 8, 2011, 10:50 PM
    L1 visa tax filing
    Hi,

    I am in the US since June 2009 on an L1 visa.
    My boss just told me I am a non immigrant but also a temporary visitor who is on an extended business trip so I can claim per diem ammounts for every day I have been in the US in 2010. Per diem for meals and accommodation.

    Is this actually possible?

    Thanks a lot in advance!
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    Apr 25, 2011, 11:19 AM
    Your boss is WRONG!

    Once you exceeded one year in the U.S. your job became permanent in the eyes of the IRS and daily living expenses CANNOT be deducted.
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