Connecticut Per Diem Allowance

Calculate Connecticut’s per diem rate based on GSA guidelines to simplify your business travels.

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Home to major players in the insurance, aerospace, and financial services industries, Connecticut is a key business hub in the Northeast. For companies operating here, a well-defined per diem policy is essential for managing travel costs effectively.

This guide is designed to provide clarity on travel expenses in Connecticut. We will cover the official GSA per diem rates, explain the laws that govern employee reimbursement, and show you how to streamline the entire process.

Connecticut Per Diem Rate

Per diem rates for official travel in Connecticut are set by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). These federal rates are mandatory for federal employees and serve as a common benchmark for private sector companies looking to create an IRS-compliant reimbursement policy.

For Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025), key rates are broken down as follows:

Major Business Centers

Connecticut's primary metro areas have their own designated Non-Standard Area (NSA) rates.

  • Hartford (Hartford County):
    • M&IE: $80 per day
    • Lodging: A flat rate of $138 per night.
  • Bridgeport / Danbury (Fairfield County):
    • M&IE: $86 per day
    • Lodging: A flat rate of $146 per night.
  • New Haven (New Haven County):
    • M&IE: $80 per day
    • Lodging: A flat rate of $130 per night.
  • New London / Groton (New London County):
    • M&IE: $86 per day
    • Lodging: A flat rate of $124 per night.

The first and last day of travel, the M&IE rate is $64.50 for Bridgeport and New London, and $60.00 for Hartford and New Haven.

Connecticut Per Diem Rate Calculator

Find the exact per diem allowance for your business trip to Connecticut with our easy-to-use calculator. Select the fiscal year, choose your destination, and input your travel dates. The tool will instantly provide the correct lodging and M&IE rates based on the official GSA schedule.

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Some Important Connecticut Per Diem Laws

For private employers in Connecticut, state law provides strong protections for employee wages, making a clear reimbursement policy essential.

  • The Role of Company Policy and Wage Protection: While Connecticut law does not have a single statute requiring private employers to reimburse all business expenses, the state's wage and hour laws strictly limit unauthorized deductions from employee wages. This means an employer cannot force an employee to pay for business travel costs if it reduces their pay, making reimbursement a practical necessity.
  • Reimbursement for Employer-Mandated Items: Connecticut law does require reimbursement for specific employer-mandated expenses, such as the cost of a required uniform or medical examination. This sets a precedent for employer responsibility for business costs.
  • Connecticut's State Employee Travel Regulations: The State of Connecticut has its own detailed travel regulations for its public employees. This policy sets specific reimbursement rates and rules for lodging and meals that are separate from, but often based on, the GSA per diem system.

Connecticut Per Diem Laws vs Federal Law

It's important to understand the distinction between the federal GSA system and Connecticut's state law.

Primary Applicability

  • Federal Law (GSA): Mandatory for all U.S. federal government employees on official business in Connecticut. It is also the most common standard used by private businesses for an IRS-compliant accountable plan.
  • Connecticut State Law: Does not mandate a specific reimbursement system for private employers but provides strong wage protections. The primary legal considerations are the employer's own policies and the state's minimum wage laws.

Rate Setting and Usage

  • Federal Law (GSA): Sets specific, non-negotiable per diem rates for various locations in Connecticut that federal agencies must use.
  • Connecticut State Law: Does not set or regulate per diem rates for private companies. Businesses are free to set their own reimbursement rates or policies, though using GSA rates is a common best practice.

Legal Focus

  • Federal Law (GSA): Aims to create a uniform, cost-controlled system for federal travel.
  • Connecticut State Law: Aims to protect employee wages and relies on the agreements made between an employer and employee, holding businesses accountable to their own written policies.

How Fyle Can Automate Per Diem and Expense Tracking

Managing business travel in a state with multiple high-cost areas like Connecticut requires a smart, efficient system. Fyle's expense management platform automates your entire travel and expense process, giving you powerful control and saving your team valuable time.

Here’s how Fyle streamlines your Connecticut travel expense management:

  • An Automated Policy Engine for Complex City Rates: Build your specific company travel rules directly into Fyle, including the different GSA rates for Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport. Fyle automatically checks every submitted expense, preventing out-of-policy spend and ensuring compliance without manual review.
  • One-Click Expense Reporting for Traveling Employees: Your team can capture and submit expense receipts the moment a transaction happens. A quick text or a photo from the Fyle mobile app is all it takes to create a fully documented record, eliminating the need for paper receipts.
  • Simplified Corporate Card Reconciliation: For companies using corporate cards, Fyle offers direct integration with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. It provides real-time transaction feeds and helps employees reconcile their spending instantly, ending the monthly hassle of matching statements to receipts.
  • Accurate Mileage Tracking for Every Business Trip: Fyle’s integrated Google Maps tracker provides a simple and IRS-compliant way for employees to log vehicle mileage, perfect for travel around the state.
  • A Faster, More Accurate Financial Close: Fyle integrates seamlessly with leading accounting software like Sage, NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Xero. All approved expense data flows straight to your general ledger, eliminating hours of manual data entry and ensuring a faster, more accurate monthly close.

With Fyle, you can manage your Connecticut travel expenses with confidence, providing a modern, hassle-free experience for your employees while maintaining perfect financial control.

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The content on this page is for informational use. As legal standards and per diem rates are subject to change, users should verify current details with official GSA or government resources. This information does not serve as financial or legal counsel.