What is the Standard Meal Allowance?
The Standard Meal Allowance, which is maintained by the US General Services Administration and covers domestic travel, is the anticipated cost of meals and incidental expenses for a given state and locality. The standard rate is $39/day unless a higher figure is listed in the M&IE rate for the location where you are traveling. If you exceed this rate, you will be required to provide detailed receipts for meals when you file for reimbursement.
