Deductibility of Meals – 2026 and Beyond
Starting January 1, 2026, new tax rules eliminate many deductions that employers previously took for meals provided to employees for the “convenience of the employer” (such as on-site lunches, breakroom snacks, office coffee, etc.). Expenses that are not deductible in 2026 include: Meals provided to employees on the business premises for convenience of the employer (breakroom snacks,…