Per diem rates are essential for managing business travel expenses. They set standardized reimbursement amounts for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses, ensuring fair compensation for employees while controlling costs for employers.

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In New York, where travel costs can vary widely, understanding these rates is particularly important. Clear guidelines on per diem allowances help streamline expense reporting and maintain compliance with federal regulations.

New York per diem calculator

Input the dates of your business travel, along with the location, county, and city, to calculate your per diem allowance.

Per diem rates in New York

If you're traveling to a city in New York without a specific per diem rate, the standard federal rates of $110 for lodging and $68 per day for meals and incidentals will apply. These rates are set by the General Services Administration (GSA) and are effective from October 2024 to September 2025.

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For cities with location-specific rates, the GSA provides fixed per diem amounts to account for cost variations. Here are the New York cities with specific per diem rates:

Take control of business travel and expenses with Ramp

Understanding and adhering to New York's per diem rates is vital for your business aiming to meet state and federal regulations. By doing so, this can significantly reduce the risk of non-compliance. Implementing effective per diem practices creates a transparent framework for travel expenses, which ultimately benefits both you and your employees by minimizing potential conflicts.

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Ramp simplifies business travel by enabling precise, location-specific per diem rates for better compliance and travel expense management. Employees can easily track their allowances, staying within budget and aware of their entitlements. With GSA rate integration and customizable multipliers, Ramp removes the complexity from per diem management, making the process seamless for both administrators and employees, while boosting compliance and efficiency.