Beginning in 2026, many business meal deductions will become more limited. Office snacks, coffee, employer-provided meals (such as tax season meals), and meals provided during employee seminars are generally no longer deductible.

However, client meals directly related to a business discussion and employee meals while traveling overnight for business remain 50% deductible.

As always, it is important to include the following information on your receipt or other support:

~ Dollar amount (typically already included)

~ Time and place (typically already included)

~ Business purpose

~ Name of Guest & Business Relationship

~ If the meal was with a current or potential business associate

*Current authority indicates break-room snacks and beverages remain 50% deductible because they are not "meals" under IRC §119. Additional IRS guidance may affect this treatment.