Food Expenses for Self-Employed?

[earthling2005]

What is the name of your state? NY

Hello,
I'm an independent contractor, and was wondering whether or not I could write off some/any/all of my food and meal expenses.

 

[efflandt]

Typically meals can only be deducted when you stay out of town overnight on business, for business meetings, or entertainment related to your business. See the tail end of http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw235.html