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Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 59, Meals — 50% vs 100% Deductible

Finance Exam Prep · Jun 25, 2026 · 4:04

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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:
- The default business meal deduction is 50%, a common starting point for exam questions.
- Meals for company-wide employee events, like holiday parties, are an exception and are 100% deductible.
- Food provided to the general public for promotional purposes is fully deductible.
- Meals tied to entertainment are non-deductible unless the meal cost is stated separately on the invoice.
- Use the mnemonic 'Parties, Public, and Prizes' to quickly recall the primary 100% deductible meal categories.

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