Small Business Podcast

S tax laws will eliminate the deduction for most employer provided meals on business premises

Paul and Gabriela

Starting January 1, 2026, new U.S. tax laws will eliminate the deduction for most employer-provided meals on business premises. This change is the final phase-out from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), as recently confirmed by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA)

Most employers have employee retention due to small office benefits such as snacks, coffee etc. This segment goes over how it will affect most small businesses.