3 Exceptions to the 50% Rule

harpischord hip hop, drill sertanejo, chillstep chillwave, glitch hop acoustic texas blues · 3:27

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When you're buying meals for business, there's a rule you need to know
Fifty percent deduction, that's the way it usually goes
But there are three exceptions, when you can deduct it all
Let me tell you when one hundred percent is how you call

[Chorus]
Company party, conference fee, business travel away
One hundred percent deductible, remember it this way
Not just fifty, take it all, when these exceptions play
Company party, conference fee, business travel away

[Verse 2]
At your office holiday party, when all staff can attend
Food and drinks are fully covered, every dollar you can spend
But there's a limit you should note, don't let it slip your mind
Six events per year maximum, that's the rule you'll find

[Chorus]
Company party, conference fee, business travel away
One hundred percent deductible, remember it this way
Not just fifty, take it all, when these exceptions play
Company party, conference fee, business travel away

[Bridge]
When you register for conferences, meals included in the price
Don't separate the food cost, deduct it all precise
Team celebrations count as well, if everyone's invited
Three exceptions to remember, keep your records united

[Verse 3]
Traveling overnight for business, meals become your friend
Every breakfast, lunch and dinner, full deduction you can spend
Away from home on company time, the rule shifts in your favor
One hundred percent meal coverage, that's the business saver

[Chorus]
Company party, conference fee, business travel away
One hundred percent deductible, remember it this way
Not just fifty, take it all, when these exceptions play
Company party, conference fee, business travel away

[Outro]
Three exceptions break the fifty rule
Company party, conference fee, travel's the tool
One hundred percent when these apply
Keep good records, aim up high

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