[Land-speed] Vols.

[Bryan Savage]

The Volunteers are not paid employees. If they were, BNI would need
a payroll department and be required to make deductions from their pay.
By paying Per Diem they can reimburse them for "out of pocket expenses"
that they would not have if working from home. The maximum is controlled
by the IRS and is calculated to pay a reasonable and customary amount for
breakfast, dinner (not lunch) , laundry and lodging. It is not taxable 
income
so you don't need a payroll department to deal with the IRS.
It does NOT pay for the work they do. And yes, the IRS does keep an eye
on this and it varies by location.
The current rate for Salt Lake City is $132 .00, first and last day - 
$40.50.
No on-line data for Wendover. Call the IRS in SLC if you must know.
Remember, their room comes out of that.

Bryan

STOP!!! this reminds me of work.....