Travel & Expenses
Sales Tax
Account Codes
General AP
100

What is the per diem amount we allow for lunch?

$15

100

What is San Diego's current sales tax rate?

7.75%

100
A computer that costs over $500 should be coded to what object code?

4400

100

Generally, what is our payment term? 

Net 30

200

Do individuals receive a meal per diem for conferences being hosted in San Diego?

No because there's no overnight stay. 

200

What is El Cajon's sales tax rate?

8.25%

200

A textbook used in the classroom that's part of the adopted curriculum is coded to what object code? 

4100

200

Someone from out of state is performing services for over $1,500 in CA for us. What type of withholding should be entered on the voucher and what is the percentage? 

Nonresident withholding and 7%.

300

If someone parks at the airport for 2 days, what is the maximum amount that we will reimburse? 

$48

300

If SDCOE orders an item to have it shipped to a Chula Vista site, what should the sales tax rate be?

8.75%

300

Expenditures for services is coded to what object code?

5800

300

When should a receipt on the PO be created?

When the items have been received or when the services have been rendered. 

400

When should the expense reports be submitted? (Maximum number of days for it to be submitted timely) 

Within 60 days of the last date of the expense being claimed. 

400

We ordered a desk that comes in pieces from a vendor and the vendor will assemble the desk. Would the labor to assemble the desk be taxable?

Yes assembly labor is taxable. 

400
A corporate membership to an association is coded to what object code?

5300

400

An individual has physical receipts for some supplies they purchased for a workshop. What is the correct process to get them reimbursed?

(Hint: 2 main steps that need to happen on their part)  

Submit a miscellaneous reimbursement form and submit physical receipts to AP. 

500

An individual is attending a conference in Sacramento but they want to drive a personal vehicle rather than flying. What would we reimburse them?

50% of the mileage calculation or the lowest airfare, whichever is less. 

500

A catering order has $100 of cold prepared food items sold as "to go" items. How much sales tax should be charged to the order? 

None. Cold prepared food items sold as "to go" items are generally nontaxable.

Hot prepared food is taxable. 

500

Expenditures for food used for instruction in a regular classroom is coded to what object code?

4300

500

What form is needed in order to pay a catering deposit prior to the event date?

Advanced payment form