Q: Why can’t we increase per-diem more, instead of pay rates – it isn’t taxed!
Although we would have liked to increase per diem more, as it increases it approaches the maximum rate without tax allowed by the government – depending on the station. Once the per diem is above the rate listed, it starts being taxed. Additionally, any per diem not associated with an overnight (day trips, pure 4k trips) is taxable.
AS tracks per station – in some stations, we already exceed the non-taxable amount.