I have been traveling for 3 1/2 years and I am getting mixed answers about the GSA per diem rates and can't understand why I don't see all that money in my pocket. I understand that companies have to make money too, but I am assuming the per diem money is supposed to go to the one traveling away from home.
For instance, I am on an assignment an get a flat rate, taxed and housing supplied to me. Did I forfeit that perdiem money when I took the flat rate and housing? If so, why? I am still not given the meals and incidentals money that it lists. Also, is my company getting the money above the rent they are paying for my apartment?
Could someone please explain it to me?