Classroom pets
$20-$200
Can You Write Off Classroom Pets?
Short answer: Pets and supplies used in the curriculum can count as classroom supplies.
K-12 teachers, aides, counselors, coaches, and principals working 900+ school hours a year deduct up to $300 above the line, and from 2026 can itemize more.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
Classroom pets
Typical range: $20-$200
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Pets and supplies used in the curriculum can count as classroom supplies.
Business justification
Pets and supplies used in the curriculum can count as classroom supplies. K-12 teachers, aides, counselors, coaches, and principals working 900+ school hours a year deduct up to $300 above the line, and from 2026 can itemize more.
Category
- Write-Offs by Job