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Are Employee Meals Deductible in 2026?
Short answer: From 2026, meals provided for the employer's convenience on premises (and company cafeterias) are no longer deductible.
Snacks and coffee for the office are still generally 50% deductible, and meals at a company-wide party are 100%.
Records to keep: Keep receipts or invoices, proof of payment, and a short note of the business purpose.
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From 2026, meals provided for the employer's convenience on premises (and company cafeterias) are no longer deductible.
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From 2026, meals provided for the employer's convenience on premises (and company cafeterias) are no longer deductible. Snacks and coffee for the office are still generally 50% deductible, and meals at a company-wide party are 100%.
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