Mississippi Per Diem Allowance

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

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For companies operating in Mississippi, business travel is essential. It might mean a trip to the state capital in Jackson, or travel to support the state’s vital agricultural sectors. To manage the costs of this travel effectively, a clear and consistent per diem policy is a critical business tool.

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

Mississippi Per Diem Rate

Per diem rates for official travel in Mississippi 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), all locations in Mississippi use the Standard CONUS Rate.

There are no designated Non-Standard Areas (NSAs) in the state. This means the same per diem rate applies whether you are traveling to Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, or any other location within Mississippi.

  • Total Per Diem: $178 per day
  • Lodging: $110 per night
  • Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE): $68 per day
  • The first and last day of travel, the M&IE rate is $51.00.

Mississippi Per Diem Rate Calculator

Find the exact per diem allowance for your business trip to Mississippi with our easy-to-use calculator. Since the rate is standard across the state, simply select the fiscal year and input your travel dates to see your total allowance.

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Mississippi GSA Lodging Rates

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Some Important Mississippi Per Diem Laws

For private employers in Mississippi, state law offers flexibility, making the company's own internal policy the most critical factor in managing travel expenses.

  • The Role of Company Policy In Reimbursement: Mississippi state law does not require private employers to reimburse employees for business-related travel expenses. Therefore, establishing a clear, fair, and consistently enforced travel policy is essential for managing employee expectations and avoiding potential disputes.

  • Mississippi's State Employee Travel Regulations: The State of Mississippi 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 the GSA's combined M&IE per diem system.

Mississippi Per Diem Laws vs Federal Law

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

Primary Applicability

  • Federal Law (GSA): Mandatory for all U.S. federal government employees on official business in Mississippi. It is also the most common standard used by private businesses for an IRS-compliant accountable plan.
  • Mississippi State Law: Does not mandate expense reimbursement for private employers. The primary legal considerations are the employer's own policies and federal minimum wage laws (FLSA), which ensure expenses don't drop an employee's effective pay below the minimum wage.

Rate Setting and Usage

  • Federal Law (GSA): Sets the specific, standard per diem rate that applies statewide in Mississippi.
  • Mississippi 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.
  • Mississippi State Law: Relies on the agreements made between an employer and employee, giving businesses flexibility while holding them accountable to their own written policies.

How Fyle Can Automate Per Diem and Expense Tracking

For any business with employees on the road in Mississippi, the goal of an expense policy is simple: be fair, be compliant, and be efficient. Fyle’s modern expense management platform is designed to help you achieve all three by automating manual work and giving you unprecedented control over your company's spending.

Here’s how Fyle transforms your Mississippi expense management:

  • Build a Smarter, Automated Travel Policy: Go beyond a paper policy. With Fyle, you can program your specific travel rules—from GSA per diem limits to project-based spending caps—directly into the system, which then automatically checks every expense for you.
  • Make Expense Reporting Effortless for Your Team: Empower your employees to submit expenses in seconds. A quick photo of a receipt via text is all it takes to create a secure, digital record, which means no more lost receipts or tedious end-of-month reports.
  • Gain Real-Time Control Over Your Corporate Cards: Fyle integrates with your company's existing corporate cards to provide a live feed of transactions. This gives your finance team immediate visibility into spending as it happens, not weeks later when the statement arrives.
  • Get Accurate Mileage Records Without the Manual Logs: For employees driving across the state, Fyle's GPS-powered mileage tracker provides a simple, accurate, and IRS-compliant way to log business travel, ensuring fair reimbursement for every trip.
  • Connect and Sync With Your Accounting Software: Fyle communicates directly with major accounting systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, and Xero. All your approved expense data flows automatically to the right accounts, eliminating manual data entry and helping your finance team close the books faster.

With Fyle, you can build a modern, efficient, and compliant expense management process that works for everyone in your Mississippi operations.

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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.