Tax Deductible Service Dog Stuff

A few days ago, I posted an article written by my friend and accountant, Traci McGowan, about how your service dog might be tax deductible.

What service dog-related expenses can be deductible?  Pretty much all of them, including:

• dog food
• treats
• toys
• collars
• leashes
• vests
• harnesses
• crate
• food/water dishes
• doggie bed
• vet bills
• mileage when you drive your service dog to the vet
• flea, tick and heart worm prevention
• professional groomer
• brush, comb, shampoo, nail clippers, other grooming supplies
• dog walker (or, in Isaac's case, runner)
• dog sitter (which I doubt is needed often for a service dog, but if it is needed, it would be deductible)
• boarding (also probably not needed much)
• doggie daycare (also probably not needed much)
• someone to scoop the poop in your yard
• pooper scooper and poop bags (if you scoop your own yard and buy bags for that purpose - I just use plastic grocery sacks)

So make sure you save all those receipts!