# Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 59, Meals — 50% vs 100% Deductible

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Podcast: [Finance Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/finance-exam-prep-7658413)
Published: 2026-06-25T22:41:20+00:00
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The default business meal deduction is 50%, a common starting point for exam questions. - Meals for company-wide employee events, like holiday parties, are an exception and are 100% deductible. - Food provided to the general public for promotional purposes is fully deductible. - Meals tied to entertainment are non-deductible unless the meal cost is stated separately on the invoice. - Use the mnemonic 'Parties, Public, and Prizes' to quickly recall the primary 100% deductible meal categories. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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