11/02/2026
Running a catering business from home? 🍽️ You could be missing out on tax deductions.
A lot of home caterers assume their kitchen qualifies as a home office because it's where they prepare customer orders.
But the IRS has specific rules about how business space is used, and a kitchen shared with your family generally won't qualify.
The good news? Ingredients, packaging, catering equipment, business mileage, and permits may still be deductible.
Keeping track of these expenses throughout the year could make a big difference when tax season comes around.
Are you keeping track of all your catering business expenses?