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Can a self-employed person claim meal expenses? Ex: A painter who frequently eats lunch out during business day when at a job

 
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MinhT
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Can a self-employed person claim meal expenses? Ex: A painter who frequently eats lunch out during business day when at a job

Yes, as a self-employed person, you can claim meal expenses when working at a job, but only at 50% of the actual costs.

Please read this TurboTax FAQ for more information:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300652


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