Nothing else to do--thought I would get the taxes done early this year.
Question: On a business only trip out of US I am using M&IE deductions from the State Department schedule. DH is self-employed. Given that these meals are out of country, and given that there is no re-imbursement can I deduct the entire amount approved by the State Department Per Diem schedule, or must I take only 50% as you normally do when travelling in the US?

Thank you,

P.S. Gotta warn you the staff over at IRS is very confused this year and service is nest to nil!