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One thing about human resources — they need to eat. Just about every employer encounters situations in which it needs to provide meals to its employees. No matter how often you do so, be sure you’re aware of the tax rules for deducting these costs. Claim half or all Generally, a...

Few things say “thank you” like food. As the holidays and year-end crunch approach, many employers will bring pizza or donuts into the office, organize a holiday luncheon or provide their staff with free Thanksgiving turkeys. Employer provided meals offer an...

In the recent movie, The Internship, the character played by Vince Vaughn is amazed when he begins working at Google and finds out he can graze on an array of free food and beverages all day long. (However, he is sternly told that he can’t take anything home from the...

If you’re claiming a deduction for meals, entertainment, auto or travel expenses, expect the IRS to closely review it. Too often, taxpayers have incomplete documentation or try to re-create records months (or years) later. In doing so, they often fail to meet the strict...