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I am an independent marketer and sometimes bring lunches to business that I get paid with a 1099, are those lunches 100% deductible?

Forum|Forum|4 months ago
March 14, 2026
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We bring in lunch from local restaurants as we teach them their required readings.

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No, for 2025, business meals from restaurants are generally only 50% deductible, not 100%. While the 100% deduction was available in 2021-2022, the rules have reverted to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act standard. To qualify for the 50% deduction, the meal must be an ordinary and necessary business expense, not lavish, and you must be present.

See Meals and Entertainment Expenses Under Section 274

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