# Meals and Travel Deductions: What Business Owners Need to Know in 2026

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Podcast: [Small Business Tax Savings Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/small-business-tax-savings-podcast-731700)
Published: 2026-05-13T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You spend money on meals and travel all the time; Client lunches, flights, hotels, conferences, team dinners, and networking events are all part of running a business. But most business owners don’t know what is actually deductible anymore. In this episode, Mike breaks down the 2026 rules for meals, travel, and entertainment deductions. He explains what still qualifies, what changed, what is no longer deductible, and how business owners can turn everyday spending into legitimate tax savings w...

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