AboutHarvey Mechanic Expertise US Federal tax issues of nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities only. Establishing and maintaining legal requirements for such non-profit organizations in the United States, including Internal Revenue service filings and requirements. I will not be working on this free forum to answer questions about Nonprofit's unrelated or for-profit businesses or how to fill out forms. This forum is only for general questions about federal tax law, not as the law applies to your specific situation.
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Experience I have been practicing law and especially the law of nonprofit organizations since 1990 when I was admitted to the New York Bar.
Education/Credentials B.S. Columbia University in New York City, 1970
J.D. (Law Degree) Brooklyn Law School, 1990 -- Cum Laude
Question Are employee's allowed to purchase alcohol on their expense report while attending a Goodwill Conference?
Thank you!
Answer There are no special rules regarding expense for food or drink allowed for employees of 501(c)(3) organizations compared to for regular, for-profit organizations.
www.irs.gov/publications/p535/ch11.html#en_US_publink1000144889
is the IRS publication on business expenses related to meals and I have not seen any exclusion, for example, for beer and wine.
Harvey Mechanic
Attorney at Law
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