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Per Diem (PD)

A daily cash allowance paid to band and crew to cover personal expenses on the road.

In practice

A tour should document the agreed rate, which days or partial days qualify, who receives the allowance, and how it is distributed. Per diem is different from reimbursing a specific receipt; payroll and tax treatment depend on the arrangement and jurisdiction.

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