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Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE)

The following table shows the breakdown of breakfast, lunch, and dinner components of the maximum daily reimbursement (per diem) rates for meals and incidental expenses while on travel.  The M&IE rates differ by travel location.  View the per diem rate for your primary destination to determine which M&IE rates apply.  Refer to Section 301-11.18 of the Federal Travel Regulation for guidance on deducting these amounts from your per diem reimbursement claims for meals furnished to you by the government.

NOTE: You must view the per diem rate for your primary destination to determine which M&IE rates apply.

The M&IE rates differ by travel location.  View the per diem rate for your primary destination to determine which M&IE rates apply.
M&IE Total $39 $44 $49 $54 $59 $64
Breakfast 7 8 9 10 11 12
Lunch 11 12 13 15 16 18
Dinner 18 21 24 26 29 31
Incidentals 3 3 3 3 3 3


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