https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-deduct-meals-under-business-travel-expenses/01/3487135#M336213 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:36:58 GMT mkern1 2026-02-03T10:36:58Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-deduct-meals-under-business-travel-expenses/01/3487135#M336213 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:36:58 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-deduct-meals-under-business-travel-expenses/01/3487135#M336213 mkern1 2026-02-03T10:36:58Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-deduct-meals-under-business-travel-expenses/01/3487168#M336215 <P>Yes. Meals can be deductible as part of business travel for self-employed taxpayers. However, a portion of the cost of meals is a personal expense. Only 50% of the cost of the meals is deductible. If you are a W2 employee, business expenses incurred while traveling for your employer are not deductible.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/jobs-and-career/tax-deductions-for-business-travelers/L83DdTEZ8" target="_blank">Tax Deductions for Business Travelers</A></P> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:10:35 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-deduct-meals-under-business-travel-expenses/01/3487168#M336215 VictoriaD75 2025-02-16T15:10:35Z