IRS 274: The Deductibility of Tickets and Entertainment | ||||||
Type of Use | Deduction | Example | ||||
Standard ticket given to an employee on a non-discriminatory basis | 100% of face value is deductible | Providing tickets to employees | ||||
Standard ticket given to a customer or prospective customer for business purposes | 50% of face value is deductible | Giving tickets to a current customer as a “Thank You” or inviting them to an event to discuss business | ||||
Luxury suite ticket given to an employee on a non-discriminatory basis | 100% of face value of a comparable lower level seat | Providing a luxury suite ticket to an employee allows for a deduction up to the face value of a comparable lower level seat, usually a club seat or front row ticket | ||||
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