Military retirement ceremony costs

davidbrennerusn · ‎January 26, 2024

Are the customary costs involved with a military retirement ceremony (cake, food, bunting, tablecloths, bunting, etc.) tax-deductible? Maybe in the spot for work related meals?

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xmasbaby0 · ‎January 26, 2024

No. That was a personal expense. W-2 employees cannot deduct any sort of job-related expenses on a federal tax return. But hope you had a nice party!

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xmasbaby0 · ‎January 26, 2024

No. That was a personal expense. W-2 employees cannot deduct any sort of job-related expenses on a federal tax return. But hope you had a nice party!

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