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Are Business Meals Deductible in 2026? A Bookkeeper Explains the New IRS Rules: S7E1

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The (Not Boring) Boring Small Business Bookkeeping and Accounting Podcast
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Jan 15, 2026
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Summary

Let’s Talk Lunch… And Reality. This tax season comes with a few surprises. Season 7 kicks off with a friendly but practical walkthrough of one of the most misunderstood areas of bookkeeping: everyday food and drink expenses. Our favorite bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, explains what’s changed for 2026, why certain habits no longer work the way they used to, and how a little clarity now can save a lot of confusion later. Paul breaks down what still counts, what doesn’t, and how bookkeepers...