Write-Off CatalogClient Meals
Working lunches
$25–$5,000
Working lunches — Meals with clients when business is discussed.
BW-BUY-00930
medium risk
Working lunches
Typical range: $25–$5,000
Professional Services
Other Expenses
Client Meals
Working lunches — Meals with clients when business is discussed.
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Business justification
Working lunches may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your professional services business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
Write-off library
Client Meals
Meals with clients when business is discussed.
Documentation to keep
- Receipts, invoices, or bank/credit card statements
- Written business purpose and date of expense
- Logs or apps tracking business use when mixed personal/business use applies
Tax references
Schedule C (Form 1040)
client meals
professional services
working lunches