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02-10-2016, 05:57 PM
#6781
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: B6
Posts: 1,047
Not ALPA's stance
Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand
I'm lazy...
Plus, every RSA and VDA on the list is another RSV that isn't on the list which is back fill behind you that needs to be there to support the operation. VDA is lost seniority.
I understand 1st yr pay and the fact that it's easier to justify in my position. I just think that if we all held tough for a year no VDA no RSA, it'd force a restructure of the staffing model. the contract will do that anyways, but self support, supports the NC.
JMO
Plus, every RSA and VDA on the list is another RSV that isn't on the list which is back fill behind you that needs to be there to support the operation. VDA is lost seniority.
I understand 1st yr pay and the fact that it's easier to justify in my position. I just think that if we all held tough for a year no VDA no RSA, it'd force a restructure of the staffing model. the contract will do that anyways, but self support, supports the NC.
JMO
I'm just trying to clarify. Another reason It's important to stay involved and go to meetings . I hope this helps
02-10-2016, 07:20 PM
#6783
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: B6
Posts: 1,047
Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand
Eh, the guy asked my opinion... I gave it. Do what you want.
Different strokes for different folks.
Tailwinds
Different strokes for different folks.
Tailwinds
02-11-2016, 02:15 AM
#6784
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Joined APC: Jun 2013
Posts: 66
Originally Posted by MrRoss
2000 bucks- is that before taxes and including Per Diem?
No per diem during training. $26 a day, use-it-or-lose-it money in their cafeteria. Which brings me to this question: what can I write off as per diem difference on my taxes? Anyone know?
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02-11-2016, 03:29 AM
#6785
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: 190CA
Posts: 726
Originally Posted by Bpflyerone
No per diem during training. $26 a day, use-it-or-lose-it money in their cafeteria. Which brings me to this question: what can I write off as per diem difference on my taxes? Anyone know?
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02-11-2016, 04:21 AM
#6786
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: CH2T Worst plane ever
Posts: 660
Originally Posted by Bpflyerone
No per diem during training. $26 a day, use-it-or-lose-it money in their cafeteria. Which brings me to this question: what can I write off as per diem difference on my taxes? Anyone know?
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02-11-2016, 06:03 AM
#6788
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Joined APC: May 2009
Position: Square root of the variance and average of the variation
Posts: 1,602
Originally Posted by Tom a Hawk
Meals and incidentals is 59 according to the guberment but as always ask your tax advisor. Dunno if that 26 allowance would count as per diem or not.
02-11-2016, 06:05 AM
#6789
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Originally Posted by hyperboy
You will be able to eat 3 squares and have plenty of snacks, candy bars, and gatorades in your room and drawers
02-11-2016, 06:05 AM
#6790
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Joined APC: Jul 2011
Position: CA
Posts: 1,027
Originally Posted by Std Deviation
On first year reserve your per diem is not likely to be that much (at least in my case it wasn't, especially with day trips and sitting.) So when it came to taxes I opted not to pay for the FLICA accounting. It would have been a wash for me. Wasn't worth the hassle in my personal case. Second year? There's probably a benefit but not a windfall. In the realm of most creative tax methods, I flew with one captain that started a "church" so that he could shield his income from taxes. Amen, I guess?
Amen.. gotta love it.....
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