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Mar 09, 2007 11:30 AM

Housing allowance question


Hi all!

I have, what may seem like a stupid question, but if you take an assignment, and plan on staying in that area for 6mos - 12mos, can you rent your own house for that time and still receive a housing stipend?

Thinking about starting to travel and I have ALOT of questions, but if someone could help me out with this first one, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!!

Theresa

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No. 1
from oMerMero
Old Mar 09, 2007, 01:45 PM

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Yes, you would get the housing stipend. Rather than the company putting you in a furnished apartment, you would get the stipend. I got paid every two weeks, and got half of the monthly stipend in each check. My stipend was actually more than what I was paying in rent and utilities each month.
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No. 2
from bagladyrn
Old Mar 10, 2007, 08:49 PM

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I'm not sure from the phrasing of your question, but are you referring to renting out your home while away from it on assignment? If so, this would eliminate your "tax home", meaning that you could still receive the stipend money, but it would be considered taxable income, as there would be no "duplication of expenses".
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from ertravelrn
Old Mar 11, 2007, 06:48 AM

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to date, I have only traveled where I have relatives that will let me stay with them for the length of my contract. That way I get to keep the housing stipend. I usually give my family some money, and take them out to eat, that kind of thing, but really increases my pay this way.
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No. 4
from pinkie5678
Old Mar 24, 2007, 09:00 PM

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When someone goes on a travel assignment, do they necessarily HAVE to own or be renting a house in a "home" location? Or, can they take a stipend or accept the housing, and not have any other "home" location?
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No. 5
from bagladyrn
Old Mar 25, 2007, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkie5678 View Post
When someone goes on a travel assignment, do they necessarily HAVE to own or be renting a house in a "home" location? Or, can they take a stipend or accept the housing, and not have any other "home" location?
You can always get the housing or stipend. The difference is that if you do not have a legal "tax home" then you will be taxed on the stipend amount or the amount paid for your housing. For some people this may still be a better deal than paying to maintain a tax home, depends on your personal situation.
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No. 6
from moonrose2u
Old Mar 25, 2007, 09:49 AM

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What is the requirement for distance to your home base, for being placed by a traveling agency and getting the housing stipend??
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No. 7
from bagladyrn
Old Mar 28, 2007, 01:15 AM

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There isn't an actual "miles from home" number from the IRS for nurses, just a requirement that it be far enough that the person needs to sleep after working before driving home.
Many agencies use what they call the "50 mile rule" since that IS the figure that the IRS uses for legislators to be able to deduct expenses when away from home.
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No. 8
from sandals
Old Mar 31, 2007, 01:47 PM

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im confused
if you chose not to get the housing stipend, wouldnt you make more money per hour and then doesnt it all come out to the same in the end?
sandals
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No. 9
from oMerMero
Old Mar 31, 2007, 06:01 PM

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You have a choice between a furnished apartment or the housing stipend. Your hourly wage shouldn't change based on your decision.
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