Yes, free meals are taxed. The worker's employer receives the 1099. For FTE's Google pays the tax, for TVC's their employer receives a 1099-MISC each year. T

Yes, free meals are taxed. The worker's employer receives the 1099. For FTE's Google pays the tax, for TVC's their employer receives a 1099-MISC each year. This is why you'll notice all US based offices require you to badge in every meal every time while an office in Canada does not.