PattiF
Expert Alumni

Self employed

No, you cannot deduct the expense of meals for yourself as a self-employed expense. Those expenses are deductible if incurred while traveling out of town on a business expense, or if you had a client and met with them for a business lunch where business discussions occurred.

 

Please see this TurboTax Help article for more information about self-employed expenses that you can use.

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