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Important Changes to the Deductibility of Employer-Provided Meals

Important Changes to the Deductibility of Employer-Provided Meals

by | 13 May | ,

On Jan. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly tightened the rules on the tax deductibility of employer-provided meals. If your business has historically relied on deductions for meals and food-related benefits, these changes require immediate attention and action before your next tax filing.

Below is a breakdown of what is no longer deductible, what still qualifies for a 50 percent or 100 percent deduction, and what employers should do right now to stay compliant and maximize allowable deductions.

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DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule

DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule

by | 11 Mar | , , , ,

What Employers and Workers Should Know

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced a proposed rule intended to clarify when a worker is an employee and when the worker may be classified as an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related federal laws.

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No Tax on Overtime Pay

No Tax on Overtime Pay

by | 12 Jan | , , ,

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a major change to the federal tax code, delivering welcome news for both employees and employers for tax years 2025 through 2028, as qualified overtime pay will not be subject to Federal income tax. 

This move is poised to increase take-home pay for many American workers and streamline compensation strategies for businesses.

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Important Changes to the Deductibility of Employer-Provided Meals

May 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM

On Jan. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly tightened the rules on the tax deductibility of employer-provided meals. If your business has historically relied on deductions for meals and food-related benefits, these changes require immediate...

Trump Accounts: The Future of Tax-Efficient Retirement Savings

May 11, 2026 at 8:31 AM

Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-advantaged retirement account for minors, established under the One Big Beautiful Bill signed into law on July 4, 2025. With contributions of up to $5,000 per year and a potential $1,000 government seed contribution for eligible...

DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule

March 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM

What Employers and Workers Should Know The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced a proposed rule intended to clarify when a worker is an employee and when the worker may be classified as an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards...

USPS Postmark Changes

March 5, 2026 at 9:06 AM

A Tax Filing Risk Alert for Taxpayers For decades, many taxpayers have relied on a simple rule of thumb: if it is in the mail by the deadline, you are fine. However, recent U.S. Postal Service (USPS) clarification makes that assumption riskier. On Dec. 24, 2025, the...

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