Comments on: I’m newly self employed. Are pet boarding fees deductible when I travel on business?

By: K M

K M — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:20:59 +0000

NO. Must be business related. You in the dog business. File a C on this?
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By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:48:59 +0000

Typically not. The only instance I am aware of where you can deduct expenses for a pet is when incur additional expenses to move them with you when you relocate for your job.
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By: bostonianinmo

bostonianinmo — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:25:59 +0000

To put it simply: No! That's strictly a personal expense, whether you're self employed or get a regular paycheck.
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By: Judy

Judy — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:08:59 +0000

no
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By: Wayne Z

Wayne Z — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:37:59 +0000

No.....fails the ordinary and necessary tests.
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By: ninasgramma

ninasgramma — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:03:59 +0000

Having a pet is not expected for your business (what the IRS calls "ordinary"). Nor is it helpful for your business (what the IRS calls "necessary"). So you are not allowed a deduction for the costs of boarding your pet while you are travelling for business. Another answer equates pet care with child care. The IRS does allow a child care credit if you have child care costs while you are working. But not so for pets.
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By: MukatA

MukatA — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:25:59 +0000

Yes, if it is ordinary and necessary. "To be deductible, a business expense must be both ordinary and necessary. An ordinary expense is one that is common and accepted in your field of business. A necessary expense is one that is helpful and appropriate for your business. An expense does not have to be indispensable to be considered necessary."
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By: imisidro

imisidro — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:52:59 +0000

Only if your dog is anyway involved in the business — you run a pet show business, etc.

Otherwise, no, you cannot deduct pet boarding fees from your business in the same way that you cannot deduct child care incurred while you are working on your business
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By: ZaiDi

ZaiDi — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:25:59 +0000

THE WAY CHINESE GOVERNMENT TREAT ANIMALS FOR THEIR MEAT OR ANYTHING ELSE IS WHY THEY CURSED BY CATATROPHY
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By: sephiroth_is_god123

sephiroth_is_god123 — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:59:59 +0000

get some one to told then for u to when u come back
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