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What percent can I deduct for a lunch meal with a current client?

I provide paralegal services to several law firms. Do I deduct 50 or 100% for my meal with them? I met with one law firm while I was in their area to discuss the work and what else I could to to assist hem
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ThomasM125
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What percent can I deduct for a lunch meal with a current client?

You can deduct 100% of the meals for 2021 and 2022 if you are present and business is the primary purpose of the meal and it is not lavish or extravagant.  

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