Hari is currently working as a security guard and he works at various venues ensuring that patrons are able to enjoy a safe environment. His employer has advised him to eat more steaks and bread each week to 'beef up' so that he can have a more muscular body to help carry out his security duties even better. Is Hari likely to be able to be able to claim the extra cost of his food he is now required to spend each week because if his employer's direction?

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The essential character of a food expense generally denies a deduction for food in these circumstances because personal living expenses are not deductible, even if an employer suggests or requires an employee to alter their diet for work purposes.

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