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# Tips and Hacks for Small Businesses in Boston

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## [Changes to Meals and Entertainment Write Offs](http://3329870.hs-sites.com/blog/changes-to-meals-and-entertainment-write-offs)

** Jan 7, 2022 1:32:36 PM / by [Melanie Monaco](http://3329870.hs-sites.com/blog/author/melanie-monaco)

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According to guidance from the IRS issued April, 8, 2021 ([IR-2021-79](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-provide-guidance-on-tax-relief-for-deductions-for-food-or-beverages-from-restaurants)), the Treasury Department, under the Disaster Relief Act of 2020, has created a temporary exception to the 50% limit on deducting food and beverages as a business deduction. For the calendar years of 2021 and 2022, business can deduct 100% of their food and beverage expenses at restaurants.  For more information see here: [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-21-25.pdf](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-21-25.pdf)

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