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posted May 31, 2019 9:54:53 PM

Is a pet adoption fee tax deductible?

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

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Intuit Alumni
May 31, 2019 9:54:55 PM

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

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Intuit Alumni
May 31, 2019 9:54:55 PM

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

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:54:57 PM

Pet Adoption fees are they tax deductible as a donation?