Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Simplify Expense Reporting With High-Low Travel Per Diem Rates Last-Minute Tax Strategy: Accelerating Deductions What Are the Tax Consequences of Employee Gifts? Simplify Expense Reporting With High-Low Travel Per Diem Rates The “high-low” per diem method is a simplified way to reimburse employees who travel for your business compared to tracking actual lodging, meal and incidental expenses. For most areas within the continental United States, the per diem rate for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, is $225. For “high-cost” locations within the continental United States, the per diem rate is $319. However, certain locations are considered high-cost areas only on a seasonal basis. Businesses that use per...









