Understanding your tax home is essential for travel healthcare professionals receiving tax-free stipends and per diems. This session breaks down the rules that determine “tax home” versus “away from home” status and how these classifications impact eligibility for non-taxable housing and meal reimbursements.

Attendees will learn how a tax home differs from a permanent residence, along with the key requirements travelers must meet to maintain compliant status. The session will also address common misconceptions, limitations, and sustainability concerns that often lead to confusion or unintentional non-compliance.

Using real-world traveler scenarios, we will illustrate how tax home rules are applied in practice and what typically triggers IRS scrutiny or audits in these situations. Practical guidance will be provided on how to correct or avoid compliance issues and better understand how to protect tax-free stipends.

By the end of this session, attendees will have a clearer, more confident understanding of tax home rules and how to navigate them responsibly while on assignment.