Today, in the issue number IR-2021-79, the IRS has communicated that increases the deductibility of meal expenses from 50% to 100% for years 2021 and 2022 to promote the restaurant industry, which has been especially impacted during the pandemic.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2022, businesses can claim 100% of their food or beverage expenses paid to restaurants as long as the business owner (or an employee of the business) is present when food or beverages are provided and the expense is not lavish or extravagant under the circumstances.

Link IRS Notice – https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-21-25.pdf