JTR info which I routinely cite

In accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Volume 2, C4553 paragraph C2, laundry expenses are separately allowable and not included as part of the M&IE allowance.  An excerpt from this section reads as follows:

NOTE: The cost for clothing laundry, dry-cleaning and pressing is a separately reimbursable expense in addition to per diem/AEA when travel is within CONUS and requires at least 4 consecutive nights TDY/PCS lodging in CONUS. The cost for laundry/dry-cleaning/ pressing clothing is not a separate reimbursable travel expense for travel OCONUS and is included as a reimbursable expense within the AEA authorized/approved for OCONUS travel.

In accordance with JTR Volume 2, C2000 paragraph B, receipts are not required for expenses under $75.  An excerpt from this section reads as follows:

A. General. A traveler must exercise the same care and regard for incurring GOV'T paid expenses as would a prudent person traveling at personal expense.

 B. Receipts. IAW DoDFMR 7000.14-R, Volume 9, a traveler must maintain records/receipts for:

1. Individual expenses of $75 or more, and

2. All lodging costs.

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Note: these allowances and paragraph references valid as of 11 May 2012.  Source: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Docs/perdiem/JTR%28Ch1-7%29.pdf