The ability to deduct DOT meal expenses depends on whether you are an employee (receiving a W-2) or you are an independent contractor or self-employed individual (receiving a 1099-Misc).
The deduction for meals and incidental expenses is not available to employees who receive a W-2. The deduction for job-related expenses or other miscellaneous itemized deductions that exceed 2 percent of adjusted gross income have been suspended. Please see this IRS Article for more information.
Even though the deduction for meals and incidentals is not allowed on your federal return, some states still allow a deduction. TurboTax provides this entry to verify if you are eligible to deduct these expenses on your state return.
If you are self-employed or an independent contractor, you can deduct your DOT meal expenses on Schedule C.
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