Janitor Bob Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Am I correct in that non DOT workers can deduct 50% of the cost of meals when away from home on business...but ONLY if the trip is over-night? I have a client who travels from her tax home every day to clean offices, libraries, gyms, etc. She has given me a stack of meal receipts...but she is never gone over-night. She cleans at night, so technically she leaves on day (before midnight) and comes home the next day (after midnight), but she is only gone 8-10 hours each trip (to clean) and then returns home. Meals not deductible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMalody Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Generally, you can deduct the cost of meals and lodging if your business trip is overnight or long enough that you need to stop for sleep or rest to properly perform your duties. In most cases, you can deduct only 50% of your meal expenses. So, I would say that there is no meal deduction. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janitor Bob Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks MAMalady...That is what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Agree with MaMalody 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLMAS Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Are any of the meals business related? For example, bringing in doughnuts, coffee etc.... for the clients that cut the check? We always have bankers send us goodies to our office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janitor Bob Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Client gave me a separate stack of receipts for business meals where she took clients out to lunch...I will give her 50% of these...just not the meals for herself since she did not stay overnight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Client gave me a separate stack of receipts for business meals where she took clients out to lunch...I will give her 50% of these...just not the meals for herself since she did not stay overnight. Right on the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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