Nebraska Per Diem Allowance

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

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From the corporate headquarters in Omaha to the state capital in Lincoln and the vital agricultural communities that span the state, Nebraska is a key center of American commerce. For organizations with employees traveling to Nebraska, a clear understanding of per diem rates is essential for managing expenses and ensuring compliance.

Per diem, a daily allowance for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses, is the standard method for handling travel reimbursements. This guide provides a detailed look at the federal per diem rates for Nebraska, clarifies important state laws, and shows how you can automate the entire process.

Nebraska Per Diem Rate

Per diem rates for official travel in Nebraska 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

Nebraska's primary metro areas have their own designated Non-Standard Area (NSA) rates that are higher than the standard U.S. rate.

  • Omaha (Douglas County):
    • M&IE: $80 per day
    • Lodging: A flat rate of $122 per night.
  • Lincoln (Lancaster County):
    • M&IE: $74 per day
    • Lodging: A flat rate of $118 per night.

The first and last day of travel, the M&IE rate is $60.00 for Omaha and $55.50 for Lincoln.

Standard CONUS Rate

For any county in Nebraska not specifically listed by the GSA—such as Grand Island (Hall County) or North Platte (Lincoln County)—the standard CONUS rate applies. For FY 2025, this rate is $178 ($110 for lodging and $68 for M&IE).

Nebraska Per Diem Rate Calculator

Find the exact per diem allowance for your trip to Nebraska 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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Nebraska GSA Lodging Rates

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Some Important Nebraska Per Diem Laws

While private companies often follow GSA rates as a best practice, it's important to understand that Nebraska has a specific approach for its own public employees.

  • Reimbursement As A Matter of Policy: Nebraska state law does not require private employers to reimburse employees for business-related travel expenses. Therefore, establishing a clear, detailed, and consistently enforced company travel policy is critical for setting expectations and avoiding potential disputes.
  • Nebraska's State Employee Travel Policy: The state has a specific policy for its own employees (Nebraska Statute 81-1174), which directly ties meal reimbursements to the federal GSA rates. The law states that state employees shall be reimbursed for meals based on a percentage of the GSA per diem rate, creating a unique link between the two systems.

Nebraska Per Diem Laws vs Federal Law

It's crucial to distinguish between the federal GSA system and Nebraska's state policy, as they apply to different groups and interact in a specific way.

Primary Applicability

  • Federal Law (GSA): Mandatory for U.S. federal government employees traveling in Nebraska. It is also the most common standard used by private businesses for an IRS-compliant accountable plan.
  • State of Nebraska Policy: Applies only to Nebraska state government employees. It does not govern private sector businesses.

Rate Setting and Usage

  • Federal Law (GSA): Sets the comprehensive lodging and M&IE per diem rates for specific locations.
  • State of Nebraska Policy: Does not set its own rates from scratch, but instead adopts a percentage of the federal GSA M&IE rates for reimbursing its employees' meal expenses, while setting its own lodging policies.

Legal Focus

  • Federal Law (GSA): Designed to create a uniform system for federal travel that reflects market-rate costs across the country.
  • State of Nebraska Policy: Aims to manage the state's budget and create a standard, auditable reimbursement process that is directly benchmarked against the federal system.

How Fyle Can Automate Per Diem and Expense Tracking

Managing travel expenses across Nebraska requires a system that can handle different rates for its urban centers while providing simplicity for travel throughout the rest of the state. Fyle’s intelligent expense management platform is designed to make this process seamless and efficient.

Here’s how Fyle streamlines your Nebraska expense management:

  • Automated Policy Controls: Whether your team is in Omaha or traveling through rural counties, Fyle’s policy engine ensures the correct per diem rate is always applied, eliminating guesswork and ensuring compliance.
  • Real-Time Expense Capture From Anywhere: Empower your employees to report expenses the moment they happen. A quick photo of a receipt from Fyle’s mobile app or a forwarded email is all it takes to create a verifiable expense entry, no matter where their work takes them.
  • Effortless Mileage Tracking: For employees covering long distances between cities or to worksites across the state, Fyle’s Google Maps-powered mileage tracker makes logging trips simple and accurate, ensuring fair and fast reimbursement.
  • Complete Control Over Your Travel Budget: Get a clear, real-time view of your travel costs with Fyle's powerful analytics dashboard. Track spending by project, department, or location to make smarter budgeting decisions and control costs effectively.
  • Seamless Integration With Your Accounting System: Fyle connects directly with leading accounting software like NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage Intacct. All approved expense data flows straight to your general ledger, saving time and eliminating manual errors.

With Fyle, you can manage your Nebraska 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.