Meal Per Diem (Business Travel)
$50-$80/day
Can You Write Off Meal Per Diem?
Short answer: Meal Per Diem (Business Travel) — Meals & Entertainment Advanced
Per diem for meals during business travel (50% deductible, or 100% of standard rate).
Records to keep: Keep receipts and document business use. Deductible if ordinary and necessary for your trade or business.
BW-B10-09189
low risk
Meal Per Diem (Business Travel)
Typical range: $50-$80/day
Multiple industries
Travel & Meals
Meals & Entertainment Advanced
Business Meals & Entertainment
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Meal Per Diem (Business Travel) — Meals & Entertainment Advanced
Applies to
- All Industries
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Per diem for meals during business travel (50% deductible, or 100% of standard rate).
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- Business Meals & Entertainment
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