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    Feb 4, 2013, 05:09 AM
    Can I be taxed on my perdeim
    R company is going to start taxing us on the 18 dollars aday as of feb 3 2013 is that legal it on r checks but was never taxed
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    Feb 4, 2013, 05:33 AM
    After one year, a job is no longer considered to be temporary in nature by the IRS.

    As a result, per diem payments is then considered to be compensation rather than reimbursement for expenses incurred and is thus taxable income.
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