Originally Posted by
Subpilot
Per Diem is not income. It is an employer reembursement to cover job related expenses that would otherwise reduce your income.
If you’re smart, a one-time investment in a cooler bag and a few other supplies with a weekly grocery trip and a little prep time can have you pocketing 80-90% of that though. Not trying to argue that it should be considered income, but there are some of us that essentially do turn it into that.