The dog is man’s best friend. Our country
is becoming increasingly dog friendly. Dogs are now finding their way onto
airplanes, into restaurants and in some cases supermarkets. Many states have
laws that prevent pet owners from bringing their furry little friends with them
into many places. But then there is the very special service dog. In some cases
these dogs exhibit more compassion than many human beings including at least
half of the US congress. The Internal Revenue Service treats the service dog
who assists a visually impaired person or others with physical disabilities and
its required veterinarian care as an allowable medical deduction to the owner.
The amounts paid to purchase such an animal plus food and grooming can be
deducted on schedule A subject to the 7.5% of adjusted gross income limitation.
An owner of a support animal who is not so impaired must show that it is
primarily for medical care to relieve a mental disability or illness.
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