One of the tax breaks that President Trump has proposed to help restaurants is an increase in the amount allowed for business meal and entertainment deductions.
Tax Breaks Proposed for Business Meal and Entertainment Deductions

One of the tax breaks that President Trump has proposed to help restaurants is an increase in the amount allowed for business meal and entertainment deductions.
Business meal and travel expenses are still deductible if they qualify as legitimate business expenses, though the deduction for meal expenses continues to be limited to 50% in most cases.
The treatment of business meal expenses and entertainment expenses became more complicated after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Here’s how to get the biggest tax-saving bang for your business meal bucks.