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Travel nurse tax guides written for nurses, not accountants.

September 26, 2026

Guaranteed Hours in Travel Nursing Contracts: What Happens When Hospital Shifts Get Cancelled

Guaranteed hours protect your weekly pay when hospitals cancel shifts. Learn how cancellation clauses, unit call-offs, and stipend deductions operate.

September 25, 2026

Travel Nurse Overtime Calculations: Regular Rate of Pay and FLSA Stipend Inclusion

Under federal overtime rules, non-taxable stipends must often be factored into your regular rate of pay. Learn how FLSA lawsuits altered travel nurse overtime math.

September 24, 2026

Wage Recharacterization in Travel Nursing: Why $15 to $20 Hourly Rates Prompt IRS Scrutiny

Agencies offering low hourly wages paired with large tax-free stipends engage in wage recharacterization. Learn the IRS audit risks and legal wage baselines.

September 23, 2026

Travel Nurse Relocation Expenses: Why W-2 Moving Deductions Are Suspended

W-2 travel nurses cannot deduct moving costs on federal tax returns. Learn how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act altered relocation rules and what agencies can reimburse.

September 22, 2026

Traveling Without a Tax Home: Why Becoming an Itinerant Nurse Can Make Financial Sense

Traveling as an itinerant nurse means paying taxes on all income, but eliminates duplicate rent. Learn the math behind giving up a tax home intentionally.

September 21, 2026

Travel Nurse Hospital Orientation Pay: Taxable Wages and Stipend Eligibility

Hospital orientation weeks have unique pay structures. Learn how classroom training hours, module pay, and partial stipends are taxed on your first paycheck.

September 20, 2026

What Happens in an IRS Travel Nurse Tax Home Audit: A Step-by-Step Defense Guide

Understand how an IRS travel nurse audit unfolds. Learn which documents examiners request, the three-part Revenue Ruling 73-529 test, and common pitfalls.

September 19, 2026

Gaps Between Travel Nurse Contracts: How Long Can You Take Off Without Losing Tax Home

Taking time off between contracts does not jeopardize your tax home if you return home and pay living costs. Learn IRS rules on gaps and multi-state compliance.

September 18, 2026

Extending a Travel Nurse Contract: How Staying 9 to 12 Months Risks Your Tax Home

Contract extensions past 12 months turn tax-free stipends into taxable wages. Learn the IRS one-year rule, realistic expectations, and how to reset your clock.

September 17, 2026

Travel Nursing in an RV: Maintaining an IRS-Compliant Tax Home on Wheels

Living in an RV while travel nursing requires proof of a physical permanent tax home. Learn campground duplicate expense rules and IRS audit standards.