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    Nov 23, 2008, 10:06 PM
    Working out of state
    I am working out of state, I heard that I can write off 240 a day for 42 weeks out of the year is this true?
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    Nov 24, 2008, 04:50 AM

    If you are working away from your main home for a temporary period, then you can deduct per diem expenses.

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