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June 1, 2019
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As a self-employed individual, can i deduct 100% of the cost of meals if it is included in box 7 of my 1099 in 2018?

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Employee Tax Expert
June 1, 2019

No, you can only deduct 100% of meals in certain circumstances.  See the TurboTax articles below for more information because there were some changes starting in 2018 with regard to meals/entertainment deductions for businesses.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301777

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300652

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