The Use of Per Diem Payments by IT Consulting Companies and Staffing Agencies
The IRS explains Per Diem as an allowance paid to employees for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred when travelling. This allowance is in lieu of paying their actual travel expenses. However, that is not the way per diem is treated by some in the IT Consulting/Staffing industry. Under an arrangement with the employee, the [...]