Is It Okay for Travel Nursing Companies to Pay Per Diems by the Hour?
Tax-free reimbursements are one of the fundamental characteristics of travel nursing pay packages. Of course, the IRS has rules that companies must follow when they pay these tax-free reimbursements. Some industry tax experts say that tying tax-free reimbursements to hours worked is a violation of these rules. Meanwhile, most, if not all, travel nursing companies do just that. However, recent court cases bring the prevailing wisdom into question. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the debate over whether employers tying tax-free reimbursements to hours is a violation of IRS guidelines. Read more