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It all depends. Typically, the only time a 1099 would be issued to you  in the first place is if you provided the services on behalf of a client or customer See HERE under "Rules for Independent Contractors." In your situation, however you are working for the company and they are reimbursing you for the meal expenses. In that case, they should be issuing you a

 a W2

 

Reimbursements reported as paid under an accountable plan aren't reported as pay.

Reimbursement reported as paid as a non accountable plan are reported as paid.

 

 

 

Same would most likely hold true for most any of employee reimbursement of monetary incentive which would fall in the category as a business expense. However, a hotel stay for personal pleasure would certainly "NOT" fall into this category  and it goes without say that your employer would pick it up as wage income as you "CANNOT" deduct it as an expense.

And this is where your situation will fall into play, it will depend if the product or hotel stay was offered to you in the form of personal use vs. business use.

 

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