Originally Posted by shelby:
I was just going to ask this question, glad I came here!
So tell me if I am understanding this.. I just check off each meal my dcks eat and then take the standard deduction rate.. 1.37 for breakfast for my deductions during tax time... right.. ? even if I am not on the food program
Yes, you can use the standard meal allowance rate even if you are not on the food program. Be sure to keep careful records that show the number of meals and snacks you served each day to each child.