Would training for service dog be tax deductible?
February 26th, 2008 | by Dog Lover |
ncblkgy asked:
Hello my wife is deaf and partially blind we are forking out almost 5k on service dog training. Does anyone know or can reference anywhere I can find out if this would be tax deductible? Also does anyone know if Hearing aides are tax deductible?
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Hello my wife is deaf and partially blind we are forking out almost 5k on service dog training. Does anyone know or can reference anywhere I can find out if this would be tax deductible? Also does anyone know if Hearing aides are tax deductible?
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3 Responses to “Would training for service dog be tax deductible?”
By Anthony C on Feb 28, 2008 | Reply
The consultation cost.
By TaxGuru on Mar 1, 2008 | Reply
From the IRS website:
“The cost of items such as false teeth, prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, laser eye surgery, hearing aids, crutches, wheelchairs, and guide dogs for the blind or deaf are deductible medical expenses.”
By extension, the cost of training should also be deductible.
By Judy on Mar 3, 2008 | Reply
The expense than exceeds 75 of your adjusted gross income.