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Food/drinks deductible for influencers

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March 14, 2023
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My main source of income is through brand partnerships as an influencer. I've made 5 figures and it definitely qualifies as a job not a hobby. I'm often asked to go to bars, restaurants, and events to promote businesses. If I go to a restaurant strictly to get content for my platform how much of that is deductible? Would this be a supply or meal expense? These meals/drinks are not during business meetings or business travel, they are more like props for the video.

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Vanessa A

This would depend on if you are eating what is purchased or just taking pictures of the meals. If you were just taking pictures of the meals, it would be considered supplies. If you are eating and drinking the food and beverages, it would be considered meal expense.

For 2022, meals and drinks purchased at a restaurant that are not lavish and extravagant are 100% deductible. It wouldn't have to be during a business meeting or business travel. You are there on business, so it would be similar to a business meeting.

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