Did the transporation expense allowance DECREASE?

[Joe Farmer]

Am i reading the new statndards correctly? It appears as tho as of 3-18-2008 the amount is now $232, but it WAS like $350 prior? Can this BE?

[magyar123]

Am i reading the new statndards correctly? It appears as tho as of 3-18-2008 the amount is now $232, but it WAS like $350 prior? Can this BE?

Doubt it - with gas prices increasing on a daily basis.

[diviaruba]

The operating cost standards in the transportation category are set by census region, with further breakdowns for select metropolitan areas. They are given as a figure for one car and two cars.

In Phoenix, for example, the one car operating allowance is $232 for cases filed on or after March 17, 2008. It is $464 for two cars.

Cases filed prior to March 17 used operating expenses of $225 for one car and $450 for two. Perhaps this is the source of your confusion.