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title: R&CA welcomes the Coalitions $20,000 tax deductions for small business lunches
description: R&CA supports the Coalition's $20,000 tax deduction for small business lunches, aiming to reduce costs and stimulate spending in Australia's hospitality sector.
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# [R&CA welcomes the Coalitions $20,000 tax deductions for small business lunches](https://www.rca.asn.au/homepage-news-gallery/rca-welcomes-the-coalitions-20000-tax-deductions-for-small-business-lunches)

 Written by [R&CA](https://www.rca.asn.au/homepage-news-gallery/author/rca) | Jan 20, 2025 1:35:09 AM

The Restaurant & Catering Association (R&CA) supports the Coalition's new $20,000 tax deduction for small business lunches, a move expected to ease costs and boost spending in Australia's hospitality sector.

[Read more >](https://www.rca.asn.au/hubfs/Media%20Release/200125_$20000%20Tax%20Deductions_Media-Release.pdf)

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