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CAN SUPPORT ANIMALS EXPENSES BE DEDUCTED? IF SO, WHERE?

r_hartenstein
Level 1

I'M ASKING ABOUT SUPPORT DOGS. ARE THEIR EXPENSES

DEDUCTABLE IN 2018?

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abctax55
Level 15

WHO DETERMINED THAT A 'SUPPORT" DOG WAS NEEDED ?

(and please use your inside voice, 'kay?)

HumanKind... Be Both

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taxiowa
Level 9
Level 9
As long as the individual is either near blind or deaf all the costs of a guide dog are deductible.  Dog must be certified and trained as a guide dog probably.
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abctax55
Level 15

WHO DETERMINED THAT A 'SUPPORT" DOG WAS NEEDED ?

(and please use your inside voice, 'kay?)

HumanKind... Be Both
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IRonMaN
Level 15
At least we got a question this time ---------------------- although we are still light on details.

Slava Ukraini!
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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15
Didja see the article abut that guy that has an emotional support crocodile (or was it an alligator?) that he takes with him everywhere?  LOL

♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥Lisa♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
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TaxGuyBill
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IRonMaN
Level 15
I hear support tortoises are the latest rage these days :turtle::turtle:

Slava Ukraini!
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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15
:+1::+1:

♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥Lisa♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
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