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

question 80

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 is a condition for a deduction.
• E) All of these are conditions for a deduction.

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