Coffee costs brew trouble for offices

With bean prices increasing and tax deductions for office snacks set to vanish in 2026, finance teams must monitor rising coffee costs. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4th, eliminates the 50% tax deduction for in-office meals and snacks starting January 1st 2026. As a result, employees may need to cover their coffee expenses. Chief financial officers face a dilemma as coffee, a staple in workplaces, becomes a financial concern due to a 30% year-over-year price increase. A recent analysis by Coffeeness reveals that in Hawaii, the average cup of black coffee costs $4.98, requiring residents to work nearly eight minutes to afford it.