Liberals dangle tax breaks for business lunches as leaders target marginal seats

Small businesses would be able to claim tax deductions on food and entertainment expenses for up to $20,000 under a Coalition policy

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Tax breaks for work lunches are on the cards as part of a push by the Coalition to win over small businesses, as Peter Dutton looks to regain ground in inner-city Brisbane seats.

The opposition leader used a campaign rally to unveil a plan to allow tax deductions of up to $20,000 for meal and entertainment expenses for small businesses.

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