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Can I use my emotional support animal as a deduction on my tax return?

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Can I use my emotional support animal as a deduction on my tax return?

No.   Only a certified service animal can be entered on a tax return as a medical expense.   By that we mean certified to help with blindness, deafness, seizure disorders, etc.   

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Can I use my emotional support animal as a deduction on my tax return?

The guidance here is incorrect. The US does not have an official certification process for service animals of any kind.

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