Lunch meetings with employees
50%
Can You Write Off Lunch Meetings with Employees?
Short answer: Meals during business meetings with employees are 50% deductible.
Business meals are generally 50% deductible; entertainment is 0%, and the few 100% exceptions are narrow.
Records to keep: Keep the receipt, proof of payment, and a note or log showing business use; for mixed-use items, track the business percentage.
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Lunch meetings with employees
50%
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Meals during business meetings with employees are 50% deductible.
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Meals during business meetings with employees are 50% deductible. Business meals are generally 50% deductible; entertainment is 0%, and the few 100% exceptions are narrow.
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