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Can I Write Off My Dog?
Short answer: No: pets are personal, even if they come to the office.
Guard dogs for a business property, working farm animals, and pets used in paid content can be exceptions.
Records to keep: Keep receipts or invoices, proof of payment, and a short note of the business purpose.
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Business Write-Off Questions
No: pets are personal, even if they come to the office.
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No: pets are personal, even if they come to the office. Guard dogs for a business property, working farm animals, and pets used in paid content can be exceptions.
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