@Rustler - Tips & Tutorials - While technically what you say is true, reimbursements may in some cases overstate your income - particularly for Meals.  For eg. if I have $3000 peryear in reimburseable meals, IRS let's me deduct 50% i.e. $1500 but I get $3000 back from the client. So now I have $1500 in additional taxable income when its really not income.