Reimbursement for Meals on Day Trips

Per IRS rules, business meals eaten during day trips (Travel Status without an overnight stay) may qualify for reimbursement on a tax free basis if the traveler is in continuous travel status for twelve hours or more.  Travelers must indicate on the travel reimbursement form the time travel began and the time travel ended to document twelve hour travel status if no overnight lodging is listed otherwise the meal will not be reimbursed.