Maybe for some companies. The IRS has standard per diem guides for every city in the country that vary based on location. might be $85 or so for Los Angeles and around $55 for Tulsa. $70/day or whatever that number is that Fakebook provided doesnt seem that unusual. figure a typical breakfast is $15 easily for a breakfast burrito and a coffee/OJ and protein bar. $20 for lunch is a deli sandwich and a soft drink. a typical dinner in a hotel can easily hit $40-$50 in any big city. my industry doesn’t require receipts.
PER DIEM ALLOWANCES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE AWAY FROM HOME.
DOESN’T SOUND AS THO THIS APPLIES HERE