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100% Deductible

Here are some examples of 100% deductible meals and entertainment expenses:

• The company holiday party or summer picnic (You can still have tax-deductible fun with your employees!)

• Business-promoting meals provided to the public, such as an open house.

• Meals provided as taxable compensation to employees (included on a W-2)

• Business meals that a critical part of your business function (ex. if you’re a food critic or food blogger)

• Meals provided to an employee at work, such as if they’re working late

• Meals provided as taxable compensation to employees or independent contractors, and included on the W2

• Meals sold to a client or a customer