Entertainment Costs

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Allowable or Unallowable: Unallowable

Source: "Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)" is not in the list of possible values (Other, FAR, DFAR) for this property.

Entertainment Costs[1]

Cost of having fun are unallowable.

Summary

Costs of amusement, diversions, social activities, and any directly associated costs such as tickets to shows or sports events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, and gratuities are unallowable. Costs made specifically unallowable under this cost principle are not allowable under any other cost principle. Costs of membership in social, dining, or country clubs or other organizations having the same purposes are also unallowable, regardless of whether the cost is reported as taxable income to the employees.

References and Notes

  1. FAR 31.205-14