Jackson Lewis issues benefit advisory on meal deductions

Notice 2018-76: Taking a Bite Out of the Business Expense Deductions for Meals, Entertainment
The Notice explained that, under Code Section 274(k), no deduction is allowed for food and beverage expense unless the expense is not lavish or extravagant under the circumstances and the taxpayer or an employee of the taxpayer is present at the furnishing of the food and beverage. If those requirements are satisfied, the amount of the deduction is limited to 50 percent of the amount of the food and beverage expense under Code Section 274(n)(1)

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