Recent content by aride

I think you're misunderstanding. I only had $2,000 witheld for federal taxes. Therefore, I will only get $2,000 back. IF I had $7,000 witheld, I would get $7,000. Therefore: I will not be paid the $.55 per mile I should be. 26000 mi x $.55= $13,600. a far cry from the $2,000 I will...

No one told me I couldn't. However, I make that assumption based on this: Even for all that travel, I didn't make much $. I only paid around $2k in fed taxes, therefore that is all I will get back. And say goodbye to the other $5k or so... I know I will get a refund, but not for the total...

I am a non-exempt employee. But what is not true? That I can't get a full refund from the govt? Or that my employer still has to pay me for mileage?

I just found a link to the Department of Labor stating that an employee be compensated for time spent traveling, (unless in company supplied vehicle). I have not been compensated as such, ever. My figures on this (rough numbers) are: 24K mi @ 60mi/hr= 400 hrs. X my pay rate $17.50/hr = $7,000...

I live in KY. My employer is based in MI. I travel over several states on their behalf. I am required to keep mileage and fuel expense records. I am reimbursed for fuel, but not compensated for mileage. In 2009, I traveled more than 24K miles. At the $.55/mi allowed by the fed...