From Kiplinger!!! A couple who owned a junkyard was allowed to write off the cost of cat food they set out to attract wild cats. The feral felines did more than just eat. They also took care of snakes and rats on the property, making the place safer for customers. When the case reached the Tax Court, IRS lawyers conceded that the cost was deductible.
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"took care of snakes and rats...making the place safer"
Makes me wanna' head right over to that junkyard to finish my Christmas shopping.
"took care of snakes and rats...making the place safer"
Makes me wanna' head right over to that junkyard to finish my Christmas shopping.
If they put out cat food, they will attract more rats so the quantity of food will have to increase.
Need to make a note of this as a tax planning idea. May be able to offer this as a buy-one-get-one free deal for people who sign up for tax return preparation or charge for this separately as a value-added service.
Cats with Jobs.
Did the cats qualify for the work opportunity credit?
So PC, are you going to start buying cat fud to attract feral cats to protect your pool from snakes?
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