In Order to Deduct a Portion of the Cost of a Business

question 21

Multiple Choice

In order to deduct a portion of the cost of a business meal, which of the following conditions must be met?

• A)A client (not a supplier or vendor)must be present at the meal.
• B)The taxpayer or an employee must be present at the meal.
• C)The meal must occur on the taxpayer's business premises.
• D)None of these choices is a condition for the deduction.
• E)All of the choices are conditions for a deduction.

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