Catering Business Tax Deductions
Tax deductions for catering companies. Food costs, equipment, staffing, and transportation expenses are major deductible categories in catering.
check_circleWhat You Can Deduct
- checkFood and beverage ingredients (COGS)
- checkCatering equipment (chafing dishes, serving trays)
- checkDelivery vehicle costs
- checkEvent staffing and temporary labor
- checkRental equipment (tables, chairs, linens)
- checkCommercial kitchen rent
lightbulbTips for Keeping Records
- tips_and_updatesFood costs are COGS and should be tracked per event for accurate job costing
- tips_and_updatesRental equipment for individual events is deductible in the period of the event
- tips_and_updatesTemporary staff wages are deductible — issue 1099s if they are contractors
- tips_and_updatesKeep client contracts and event orders to document each catering job
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