A new US House Bill (HR 3501) has been proposed by Michigan lawmaker Thaddeus McCotter to make pet care expenses tax-deductible. The bill, known as the HAPPY Act, or the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years, would amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deductions up to $3,500 for "qualified pet care expenses" per individual.
The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has announced their support of this bill, and pet care professionals are likely to support it as well.
Pet moving expenses are currently considered tax-deductible when you are relocating for work purposes. PetRelocation.com is always happy to provide receipts to customers for tax purposes.
Additionally, deductions for guard dogs, seeing-eye dogs, animal adoption fees, and income tax deductions for canine sport leader are also available to pet owners. Read more about pet tax deductions here.
What do you think - would you like to see a tax deduction for other pet care expenses?
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As a pet business owner, I need to leave my pets at a kennel when I travel across the country for trade shows, trainind seminars (that don't accept pets), etc. My hotel fees are considered travel expenses but not the pet kennel fees. That would be great!
Great point! I didn't even think of that aspect.