i have two pets and i spend $$ like ppl do with their kids. Are pets dependents and can I get a tax deductible?
2007-01-07 16:50:26 · 11 answers · asked by Diana 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No, but they should be. I think people that decide to care for a pet rather than bring another human being into this over populated world should be commended.
2007-01-07 17:06:41 · answer #1 · answered by suede_blueyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Pets are not taxed deducatble. If you adopt out an animal from a shelter you really can't even deduct that. I tried asking my boyfriend who took a Federal Tax course for his MBA (he's also does accounting work), if I will be able to deduct my adopted dog and the items and he there really is no way.
I not sure, but there was a way if you made a donation (adopted) the dog they would subtract the value of the dog minus the donation and that would be deducatble or something like that. However you can't really prove a dog's worth like that.
So no, trust me I asked. Good Luck
2007-01-08 01:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. However if you were to decide to foster a homeless dog or cat, the pet food, etc, that you buy could be considered deductible on your taxes.
2007-01-08 00:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, no they are not. I have heard stories of people who added them as children on their tax returns but I can't say if that is urban legend or not. Doesn't matter, we love them and are happy to do what is required for them.
2007-01-08 00:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, I wish we could but no they can not be claimed as dependents. It is a nice thought though.
2007-01-08 01:00:27 · answer #5 · answered by sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless you can proof to IRS that pet for healing your illness...
2007-01-08 00:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish it was. With all the food along with the vet bills, it does add up.
2007-01-08 01:36:59 · answer #7 · answered by MsMerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not
2007-01-08 00:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by kaushal k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afraid not:(
2007-01-08 00:55:01 · answer #9 · answered by lisacantcook 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-01-08 01:36:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋