[jm962011]

So.. some other associates/senior associates took me to lunch when I first started and told me if you work 10 billable hours a day during tax busy season, the parking is reimbursable. Anyone else have something like this?

I don’t know if I believe them and I am trying to fill out my expense report… I don’t want to look like a fool asking a manager

[TaxGod]

Work at PwC 100% true, and you get dinner expensed if you eat it at the office.

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[EuroAddict]

I don't see how you would deduct this on your tax return if that's what you're referring to.

As for expense (being reimbursed by your employer) I believe it is up to them (policies and procedures).

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[jm962011]

Definitely meant reimbursed through the company, not on my tax return…

Thanks, TaxGod! They have online ordering for dinner and Saturday lunches where they have 2 providers. I'm still trying to figure that stuff out… it is the same food every week. Luckily, I'd rather come in early and leave by 6 so I can still have dinner with my boyfriend.

[EuroAddict]

I would suggest double checking this. I've never heard of such a thing. I am sure it's a PWC policy that lets taxgod do this.

Picture yourself as a business owner and your employee's just buying food b/c they are there for long hours and EXPECTING you, the owner, to reimburse them.

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BEC - 77, 03/2015 (first try)
FAR - 79, 05/2015 (second try)
REG - 83, 12/2015 (first try)
AUD - 84, 03/2015 (first try)

I got 99 problems but the CPA ain't one.

[jm962011]

i wish Jeff would enable emoticons for this website. My question wasn't meant to be, do you think is this is right, it was more of a “what happens at your firm”

EuroAddict, many places, both public accounting firms, and corporate, will order in dinner and/or lunch during busy season/year end. They do this because you're working 10-12 hour days to meet filing deadlines, they would rather pay the $12 dollars for lunch rather than you taking an hour.

[EuroAddict]

I know how it works, your Q wasn't super clear at all lol

I had one job that provide dinner Mon – Fri and lunch on Sat during busy season.

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BEC - 77, 03/2015 (first try)
FAR - 79, 05/2015 (second try)
REG - 83, 12/2015 (first try)
AUD - 84, 03/2015 (first try)

I got 99 problems but the CPA ain't one.

[TaxGod]

I wasn't saying its universal, I just answered the question that yes larger firms will let you expense parking if working over 10 hours, and i know all big 4 has this policy.

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FAR: 05/29/15 - 80
BEC: 08/03/15 - 81
REG: 08/27/15 - 76

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