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Can you claim meal expenses whilst at work?
Can you claim meal expenses whilst at work?

Meal Expenses

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Written by Peter Bayliss
Updated over a week ago

You are not able to claim a deduction for the cost of food, drink or snacks you consume in the course of your normal working hours, even if you receive a meal allowance. These are private expenses.

You may be able to claim a deduction for meals when you travel for work – see doctor, specialist or other medical professionals' Travel expenses.

You may be able to claim a deduction for meals when you work overtime – see doctor, specialist or other medical professionals' Overtime meal expenses.

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