2007-03-30 02:26:09 · 11 answers · asked by sexynykky2 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
depends on the kind of pet, if it is for guide dogs, then you can, but all other pets, I think not.
2007-03-30 02:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ola 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can claim a deduction for a guide dog on Schedule A under medical expenses. If your doctor writes a letter saying your pet is a medical necessity, as a companion animal, you may deduct food and vet bills, etc in the same section.
If you own a business, you can deduct the maintenance expenses of a watchdog or guard dog on Schedule C, Part 2, line 22.
2007-04-02 10:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by AngeloElectro 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, of course not! Does Rover have a SSN? Didn't think so!
BTW, guide dogs or other assistance animals are not pets as far as the tax code is concerned. They ARE fully deductible as a medical expense.
2007-03-30 03:07:13 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. And some prisons allow pets to visit you.
2007-03-30 02:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by spicertax 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You "can" do anything but are wise to do only those things you "should". If you enjoy pain and suffering then do it.
2007-03-30 04:11:03 · answer #5 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no. but you can deduct expenses for guide dogs (if you are vision impaired).
2007-03-30 02:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by the_quiet_storm2 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can, but you shouldn't.
That's the sort of stuff tax fraud is made of, and that's a very nasty business.
2007-03-30 02:41:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Ha ha ha. Very funny.
2007-03-30 02:30:38 · answer #8 · answered by Judy 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In no way.
2007-03-30 02:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-03-30 11:19:29 · answer #10 · answered by beached42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋