Originally Posted by sailingfun

Be aware that commuting expenses are not deductible. Even if the company sets that money aside and does not withhold taxes you will still owe taxes on what you spend on hotels and airfare ect when commuting to your domicile and unused funds. The only time it becomes non taxable or a write off is if you are temporarily based at a different domicile or the trip begins and ends at a location other than your domicile and the company does not provide transportation. Most airlines provide DH transportation in that situation.