Category: Tax deductions

According to IRS Publication 502, nutritional supplements are not typically considered eligible medical expenses unless prescribed for a specific medical condition. This means the general rule is that you cannot use HSA for protein powder purchased for general wellness, but there are specific, medically-documented exceptions that may allow it.

For the fiscal year 2025, the standard Continental U.S. (CONUS) meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) portion of the federal per diem rate is $68 per day for most locations. The federal standard meal allowance is a simplified way to reimburse employees for travel expenses without requiring them to track and submit individual receipts for every meal.