In order to deduct a portion of the cost of a business meal, which of the following conditions must be met?
A)A client (not a supplier or vendor)must be present at the meal.
B)The taxpayer or an employee must be present at the meal.
C)The meal must occur on the taxpayer's business premises.
D)None of these choices is a condition for the deduction.
E)All of the choices are conditions for a deduction.

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According to IRS regulations, for a business meal to be deductible, the taxpayer or an employee must be present at the meal. It is not necessary for a client to be present, nor must the meal occur on the taxpayer's business premises.

In Order to Deduct a Portion of the Cost of a Business