
The SkinnyPop in the break room may not last. Donald Trump is targeting the office snack. The president’s signature tax law allows a long-standing business deduction for the cost of food provided to employees to expire, imperiling a workplace perk popularized during Silicon Valley’s dot-com boom that is now an emblem of modern office culture. A well-stocked pantry is now a staple at Wall Street banks, among other places.
Main Idea: President Donald Trump’s new tax law will end a key deduction for free office food, making snacks, coffee, and catered lunches more expensive for many companies.
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Workers at many companies may lose free snacks, coffee, and meal perks as employers face higher taxes and may cut benefits or raise costs elsewhere.
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