Meals for contractors on job sites
$10-$20/day
Can You Write Off Meals for Contractors on Job Sites?
Short answer: No: lunch on a local job site is personal; only meals on overnight out-of-town jobs are 50% deductible.
Meals you buy for your crew at a business meeting are 50% deductible.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
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Meals for contractors on job sites
Typical range: $10-$20/day
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Write-Offs by Job
No: lunch on a local job site is personal; only meals on overnight out-of-town jobs are 50% deductible.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
No: lunch on a local job site is personal; only meals on overnight out-of-town jobs are 50% deductible. Meals you buy for your crew at a business meeting are 50% deductible.
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