topic Is a pet adoption fee tax deductible? in Deductions & credits

Is a pet adoption fee tax deductible?

austindaniels01 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:54:53 GMT

I adopted a dog from a local rescue. I was told his adoption fee was tax deductible. Is this true?

WillK — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:54:55 GMT

It depends. If the fee paid was a requirement for the adoption process then no, it is not tax deductible.

However, if the fee paid was not required, but a suggestion then would be considered a donation.

Edited: 2/3/2017

burkj63 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:54:57 GMT

Pet Adoption fees are they tax deductible as a donation?