Meals and Incidental Expenses ( M&IE) Breakdown

The following table shows the breakdown of continental breakfast/breakfast, lunch, and dinner components of the maximum daily reimbursement (per diem) rates for meals and incidental expenses while on travel.  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: The first and last calendar day of travel is calculated at 75 percent.

  The M&IE rates differ by travel locationView the per diem rate for your primary destination to determine which M&IE rates apply.
M&IE Total $46 $51 $56 $61 $66 $71
Continental Breakfast/ Breakfast $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12
Lunch $11 $12 $13 $15 $16 $18
Dinner $23 $26 $29 $31 $34 $36
Incidentals $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5
First & Last Day of Travel $34.50 $38.25 $42 $45.75 $49.50 $53.25

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