How is per diem calculated?
When meals are requested on a TABER, the time of departure and return must be clearly indicated on the face sheet. It is also mandatory to include the conference itinerary, and if any meals are provided at the conference, the appropriate percentage must be deducted from the daily per diem rate. If the per diem method is chosen for meal reimbursement, it must be used for the entire trip. The per diem tables for both domestic and foreign travel can be found at the travel website. Click on “Meal Per Diem Options” box on the lower right side of the webpage to access the tables. A copy of the per diem rate used MUST be attached to your TABER to substantiate the rate used.
