Can I write off groceries while on extended work trip (4 months)?

Thanks for sharing your question in the Community, jayteescout-gmai.

For the meals, the IRS will let you deduct dining expenses, within reason. As per the IRS website, the deduction for business meals is generally limited to 50 percent of the cost. That means only half qualifies for write-off.

Learn more about when you can consider writing off with business travels in QuickBooks Self Employed (QBSE): What you can and can't write off with business travel.

Let me also share these easy-to-access articles, webinars, and video tutorials that will help you in familiarizing the different tasks, features, and functions of QBSE. Below are the following:

• QuickBooks Self-Employed Overview.
• List of our articles.

I've got your back if you need more help managing write-offs. I'm always happy to lend a hand. Have a good one.

Hi jayteescout-gmai,

Hope you’re doing great. I wanted to see how everything is going about writing off groceries while on an extended work trip you had the other day. Was it resolved? Do you need any additional help or clarification? If you do, just let me know. I’d be happy to help you at any time.

Looking forward to your reply. Have a pleasant day ahead!

I’m still not clear if groceries count as “meals” or “dining”?.

My question is: can I write off half of my grocery expense while traveling?

Thanks for following up.

I’m still not clear if groceries count as “meals” or “dining”.

My question is: Can I write off half my grocery expense?

Thanks for following up.

Hi there, @jayteescout-gmai.

Allow me to step in and help you with your expenses concern.

Depending on the type of groceries you buy and whether they were for work or personal purposes, you can deduct half of your grocery expenses.

You can refer to these articles as your guide in categorizing other expenses:

• Categories in QuickBooks Self-Employed.
• Custom categories in QuickBooks Self-Employed.

On the other hand, I'd recommend consulting with an accountant so you'd be guided in assigning the right expense category. 

I'll also be adding this article when you can consider writing off with business travels in QuickBooks Self Employed (QBSE): What you can and can't write off with business travel.

Let me know if you need more help with categorizing your expenses in QuickBooks. I'm always glad to help you.