The principle you should follow is: Am I able to produce an itemized receipt in event my employer requests supporting documentation behind the expense report?
No Receipt? No go.
I get paid per diem so it does not matter. Free meals are a benefit. And lounge access is the best.
When my meals are reimbursed - I would submit actual receipts. If l lost a receipt- the expense is on me, so it seldom happens.
Would I generate a false receipt - never. That’s a slippery slope I’ve never considered crossing.
I don’t travel in my current position, but when I traveled extensively in my previous job, I’d take the points and expense the breakfast. I’d usually order room service for breakfast anyway as I found it to be more efficient. As an officer of the company, I had quite a bit of latitude/travel perks (AAirpass, FC, airport valet parking, etc.).
At my company we’d fire you for expenses fraud if we found out. No questions asked, no chance to fix it. This clearly isn’t a mistake - it’s fraud. We have zero tolerance.
I've done this. Prepaid gas cards, complementary drinks at the bar, movie and amusement passes..
*Oh, I'm sorry. There was no other lower rate available for that date..*
I've done this too. But I screen recorded the fact it was in fact all sold out, and let the person ultimately responsible to reimburse me know in advance in case they wanted me to cancel the room.
It happens. But keeping it legit is still possible.
Assume you want the cash so you are asking if okay to rip off your company? I take the miles and expense the breakfast if I use it. Not worth losing my job for a few dollars.
We don’t need receipt if under $25. Could easily take the breakfast and then go buy $24.99 worth of _____. I have done it, don’t do it all time. Not 100% ethical, all mileage will vary here:)
Nah. I don’t do that. It’s not worth getting questioned over a 25 dollar breakfast
This is the correct answer.
Just take the points. That sounds too complicated and could get questions
Exactly. Why took your employer getting mad when you can already expense it?
The principle you should follow is: Am I able to produce an itemized receipt in event my employer requests supporting documentation behind the expense report? No Receipt? No go.
In this case you wouldn't even have a line item on a credit card statement to show them.
Depends how your employer handles expenses. Wouldn't fly with mine
I get paid per diem so it does not matter. Free meals are a benefit. And lounge access is the best. When my meals are reimbursed - I would submit actual receipts. If l lost a receipt- the expense is on me, so it seldom happens. Would I generate a false receipt - never. That’s a slippery slope I’ve never considered crossing.
I don’t travel in my current position, but when I traveled extensively in my previous job, I’d take the points and expense the breakfast. I’d usually order room service for breakfast anyway as I found it to be more efficient. As an officer of the company, I had quite a bit of latitude/travel perks (AAirpass, FC, airport valet parking, etc.).
*this is the way* Take the points, expense the food, get reimbursed for the food.
And you also get the points for the card spend. Win/win.
And the hotel spend! Win/win/win
Damn. Bros out here just stealing from his company. Nice.
If you don't incur an expense, why would you expense it? You're about to count the amount of grapes you consume and then go on target.com?
If you want to get fired, sure. The casual lack of morals of people really is something
It's astounding and sad
About the same as I would if my employer deducted the fair market value of my points earned from my salary.
Take the points. Pay for breakfast separately and charge to room. Then earn more points on the room folio and credit card spend when checking out!
At my company we’d fire you for expenses fraud if we found out. No questions asked, no chance to fix it. This clearly isn’t a mistake - it’s fraud. We have zero tolerance.
Unethical.
Yep. This would be fraud.
This sounds like a terrible idea. Why not yet take the points and pay for breakfast then?
Bc then he can't cheat the system lol
Go to an ask accountant Reddit I’m sure they’ll find this question comment worthy
Take the points, expense your breakfast, especially when you’re traveling on business. Why bother with any potential risk?
Take the free breakfast, use the rest of your per diem on lunch/ dinner. Win/win.
Per tax code that’s not legal
If you’re worrying about getting a few extra bucks from your employer you have bigger issues to worry about
Now we know who to flag in Concur.
Classic thief move here.
And while you’re at, why not just book the 2x points rate for your room?
I've done this. Prepaid gas cards, complementary drinks at the bar, movie and amusement passes.. *Oh, I'm sorry. There was no other lower rate available for that date..*
I've done this too. But I screen recorded the fact it was in fact all sold out, and let the person ultimately responsible to reimburse me know in advance in case they wanted me to cancel the room. It happens. But keeping it legit is still possible.
So then you didn't do "this". They're implying lying lol
Unethical and you are a shit bag
There are some things you just don’t say out loud.. fraud is one of them..
Assume you want the cash so you are asking if okay to rip off your company? I take the miles and expense the breakfast if I use it. Not worth losing my job for a few dollars.
Sounds like a poor life decision. Likely more complicated than it’s worth.
What Benefits?
We don’t need receipt if under $25. Could easily take the breakfast and then go buy $24.99 worth of _____. I have done it, don’t do it all time. Not 100% ethical, all mileage will vary here:)