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April 28, 2024
Question

Do I need to claim living out allowance?

  • April 28, 2024
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I was paid $160 a day for meals and accommodations for working away from my home for 2 weeks at a time

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    TurboTaxSusan
    April 29, 2024

    You don't need to report your living out allowance if it is reasonable. While the CRA doesn't define what is reasonable, this National Joint Council of the Public Service of Canada page does give a good reference: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d10/v238/s659/en