Meal Expenses Tax Deduction

The most you can deduct for meal expenses is 50% of your claim (unless you are a long-haul truck driver claiming meals for an eligible trip) then you can, during eligible travel periods in 2009, meal and beverage expenses are deductible at 70%. This rate will increase by 5% each year until the maximum rate of 80% is reached in 2011.

You will need to fill out a Form TL2 Claim for Meals and Lodging as well as provide a signed copy of the Form T2200 Declaration of Conditions of Employment from your employer.