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Whitewater(Newbie)Newbie
3 Sept 2024

I provide professional services to clients. I dont meet clients at my office as i dont have a fixed office. I do however meet client at coffee shops and restuarant. Are light meals at coffee and restuarant tax deductable ? My average bill is around $20-$100. No alcohol or entertainment is provided. The purpose of the coffee is to provide a space for me and my client to discuss their needs and how i can help them ? is that something that i can claim tax on ? as it generate an income for me ?

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Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
3 Sept 2024

Eating at restaurants and cafes with clients is considered an entertainment expense. Entertainment expenses aren't tax deductible

Entertainment and functions | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au)

What you can't claim for a business (entertainment expenses)

Business tax deductions | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au)

Whitewater(Newbie)Newbie
3 Sept 2024

To clarify, I meet client for work purposes. Get paperwork signed. Example I'm going to meet a client near his real-estate office. Im meeting him to discuss his financials getting paper work signed etc.

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