The vacation rental property is owned by both my husband and I. It is rented part of the year. We stayed in the property while we were there as there were no renters. The kids (ages 16 & 14) fully participated in the rental maintenance on the days we did maintenance work.
We also had personal days while we were there (7 personal days to 8 maintenance days).
We mainly bought groceries and fixed our own meals (both for personal and maintenance days).
Can I claim the standard meal deduction ($51/day) for all 4 of us for the maintenance days?
I know that ultimately I only claim 50% of the meal expenses, but I'm trying to figure out what number I start with.
Thank you.
Coleen
