diff --git a/docs/articles/expensify-classic/get-paid-back/Per-Diem-Expenses.md b/docs/articles/expensify-classic/get-paid-back/Per-Diem-Expenses.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..1b537839af77 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/articles/expensify-classic/get-paid-back/Per-Diem-Expenses.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +--- +title: Per-Diem-Expenses +description: How to create Per Diem expenses on mobile and web. +--- +# Overview + +What are Per Diems? Per diems, short for "per diem allowance" or "daily allowance," are fixed daily payments provided by your employer to cover expenses incurred during business or work-related travel. These allowances simplify expense tracking and reimbursement for meals, lodging, and incidental expenses during a trip. Per Diems can be masterfully tracked in Expensify! + +## How to create per diem expenses + +To add per diem expenses, you need three pieces of information: +1. Where did you go? - Specify your travel destination. +2. How long were you away? - Define the period you're claiming for. +3. Which rate did you use? - Select the appropriate per diem rate (this is set by your employer). + +### Step 1: On either the web or mobile app, click New Expense and choose Per Diem + +### Step 2: Select your travel destination from the Destination dropdown +If your trip involves multiple stops, create a separate Per Diem expense for each destination. Remember, the times are relative to your home city. + +### Step 3: Select your Start date, End date, Start time, and End time +Expensify will automatically calculate the duration of your trip. We'll show you a breakdown of your days: the time between departure and midnight on the first day, the total days in between, and the time between midnight and your return time on the last day. + +### Step 4: Select a Subrate based on the trip duration from the dropdown list +You can include meal deductions or overnight lodging costs if your jurisdiction permits. + +### Step 5: Enter any other required coding and click “Save” + +### Step 6: Submit for Approval +Finally, submit your Per Diem expense for approval, and you'll be on your way to getting reimbursed! + +# FAQ + +## Can I edit my per diem expenses? +Per Diems cannot be amended. To make changes, delete the expense and recreate it as needed. + +## What if my admin requires daily per diems? +No problem! Create a separate Per Diem expense for each day of your trip. + +## I have questions about the amount I'm due +Reach out to your internal Admin team, as they've configured the rates in your policy to meet specific requirements. + +## Can I add start and end times to per diems? +Unfortunately, you cannot add start and end times to Per Diems in Expensify. +By following these steps, you can efficiently create and manage your Per Diem expenses in Expensify, making the process of tracking and getting reimbursed hassle-free. diff --git a/docs/articles/expensify-classic/get-paid-back/Per-Diem.md b/docs/articles/expensify-classic/get-paid-back/Per-Diem.md deleted file mode 100644 index 780e5969c441..000000000000 --- a/docs/articles/expensify-classic/get-paid-back/Per-Diem.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,5 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Per Diem -description: Per Diem ---- -## Resource Coming Soon!