Tax question about reimbursement

[Anonymous]

I'm reimbursed through payroll for any errands, a small portion for gas money, and for their child's food (that I supply). I track my miles since the gas money I'm given Only covers about 30-40% of the irs mileage rate (I will file for mileage minus gas payments, since the irs rate includes gas). My question is do I need to worry about being taxed on the small portion for their child's food expense? My child accompanies me and I end up feeding both kids the food my child eats so there's no issue at meal times with them having different food and the MB has begun giving me a small daily reimbursement added to my paycheck each week.

[Anonymous]

No. It would be best if that reimbursement was listed on a. separate line like your gas reimbursement, but keep a receipt or two to document the amount you spend, and that should be sufficient in case of an audit.

[Anonymous]

Why don't you have your MB reimburse you in cash for her child's food expense? This shouldn't be included in your payroll check at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you have your MB reimburse you in cash for her child's food expense? This shouldn't be included in your payroll check at all.

Any reimbursement can and should be included on the paystub. As long as it's on a separate line and not taxed, there's no issue. The other option is to have a separate check cut.