I know many people have pondered this, but why can't American claim their beloved pets? I was told that in a dogs life time, an owner will probably spend about $10,000-$15,000+ on the care and feeding for their pet? Is this true? and if so, why won't the government let owners do this? ***is this things that make you go hmmmm?***
2007-12-28 11:52:04 · 4 answers · asked by ic 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Because pets are property. You can't claim your car maintenance costs either. Pity that.
2007-12-28 12:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the law doesn't allow you to deduct pet-related items. It's that simple.
2007-12-28 12:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't take deductions for pets because congress, who decides what you can deduct, has not included it. If you think the law should be changed, you have the right to tell your representative and senators what you think.
2007-12-28 12:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the law does not allow it, pure and simple.
2007-12-28 12:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋