No, groceries are not tax deductible.
Groceries are generally considered a personal living expense by the IRS and are not tax deductible under normal circumstances. This means that when you buy food for yourself or your family for regular personal consumption, you cannot claim it as a deduction on your tax return.
However, there are very limited exceptions to this rule. For example, if you purchase food for a business-related purpose, such as meals provided during a company meeting or food offered at a business event, those expenses may be partially deductible—typically at a 50% rate, and in some cases up to 100% depending on the specific context and IRS rules.
It’s important to distinguish between personal groceries and food purchased for business or medical reasons, as each category has different tax implications.