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How do I calculate the correct per diem rate for meals during a four-day business trip to Austin according to current IRS guidelines for self-employed consultants?

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SEED QUERY
How do I calculate the correct per diem rate for meals during a four-day business trip to Austin according to current IRS guidelines for self-employed consultants?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
FY 2027 Austin Texas federal per diem meals incidental expenses M&IE rate October 2026 GSAGoogle ↗
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IRS Publication 463 2026 self-employed per diem meals 50 percent first last day 75 percentGoogle ↗
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Searches and sources

ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
FY 2027 Austin Texas federal per diem meals incidental expenses M&IE rate October 2026 GSA Google ↗
IRS Publication 463 2026 self-employed per diem meals 50 percent first last day 75 percent Google ↗

Queries

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FY 2027 Austin Texas federal per diem meals incidental expenses M&IE rate October 2026 GSA
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IRS Publication 463 2026 self-employed per diem meals 50 percent first last day 75 percent
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Google ↗
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—Consequence——1x
of 1