I work at a fire department. can I deduct meal expenses based on how many shifts ive worked??? in the past years I have been able to do that.

[HelenaC]

Yes, current tax decisions do allow firefighters to deduct the cost of their meals while on shift  but to be deductible, the employer must require participation. Fire personnel must be required to contribute to the meal plan as a condition of their employment. Make sure it’s in your employment contract.  For additional information, click on https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/23-Is%20this%20Deductible.pdf

To enter, click on Where do I enter job-related employee expenses? (Form 2106)

[maryturbofiler]

No, this was highly misleading.  In truth, if meals are provided they may need to be reported as compensation. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/government-entities/federal-state-local-governments/issues-for-firefighters">htt...>