This just came up on during a discussion and we wanted to know if there is such a tax break. Though it wouldn't be surprising if there is such a tax break. And if there isn't then perhaps there should be one.
2007-03-01 10:43:48 · 19 answers · asked by Manny 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Boy I wish!!!
I'm sorry but no, no tax break for man's and woman's best friend!!!
2007-03-01 10:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WISH! Would be nice wouldn't it?!! I have 5, but no such luck!
However, if you have a business, the dog (trained for guard work)can be considered a business expense if the dog stays at the business during closed hours!
2007-03-01 19:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by Pam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and if this discussion included the idea of getting a tax break if dogs reached the status of having a guardian rather than being owned, please caution yourselves. If humans are by law guardians of dogs that many things will occur. Spaying and neutering might not be allowable, but veterinary expenses would reach the monetary amount of human medical care. The list is endless, and the consequences so extreme that experts are saying if dogs have guardians instead of owners no one will want to have a dog at all.
2007-03-01 18:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are certified working dogs, their upkeep (food and vet bills) are tax deductible.
I've been taking my dogs' expenses off on my taxes for the last 12 years without a problem.
2007-03-01 18:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by searchpup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, sorry. The only kind of break you get is if you have a spayed or neutered dog when it comes time to buy liscenses for them (atleast in WI).
2007-03-01 18:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by throughtwoeyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not legally. It's a pet. They have no potential to be a future taxpayer, so no reason to give a tax break for having one.
2007-03-01 18:51:40 · answer #6 · answered by Linkin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the dog is required for your job/business, or is used in an "assisted living" situation, then yes. If it's just a pet, then no.
2007-03-01 18:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't I wish! with 4 Great Danes to feed and care for!
2007-03-01 18:55:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish there was because at the moment I have 2 adult black labs and 8 puppies. That would be nice!
2007-03-01 18:50:56 · answer #9 · answered by Çåŗőľîņẫ§ħŷġĭ®ł 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Pets are not dependents. I mean no for tax purposes. I agree with you that they should, I have 2 cats and I spend a lot of money on my babies.
2007-03-01 18:56:10 · answer #10 · answered by Jersey girl on Florida. 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋