For Meal Allowance: D5
what is the reasonable amount for meal allowance? My client has received $ 2200.00 for overtime travel & meal allowance however If my client has spent $ 2800.00 but kept all the receipts, will he be allowed to claim $ 2800.00 in D5?
overtime travel & meal allowance
There is award overtime meal allowance, and travel allowance which could include meal expenses - so overtime and travel allowances need to be considered separately.
Award overtime meal allowance - see conditions at https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/instructions-to-complete-your-tax-return/paper-tax-return-instructions/2023/tax-return/deduction-questions-d1-d10/d5-other-work-related-expenses-2023
Travel meal expenses - need to be substantiated.
overtime travel & meal allowance
There is award overtime meal allowance, and travel allowance which could include meal expenses - so overtime and travel allowances need to be considered separately.
Award overtime meal allowance - see conditions at https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/instructions-to-complete-your-tax-return/paper-tax-return-instructions/2023/tax-return/deduction-questions-d1-d10/d5-other-work-related-expenses-2023
Travel meal expenses - need to be substantiated.
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