Can I Deduct My Pet on My Taxes?

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TaxYour pet usually won’t lower your taxes—but in some cases, it just might.There are several ways your pet costs might qualify for a tax deduction on your 2025 return. Dreamstime/TCATribune News Service3/19/2026|Updated: 3/19/20260:00By Kate Schubel From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceWe celebrate their birthdays, pay their vet bills, and include them in our family portraits—so it’s only natural to wonder if your furry friend can help lower your tax bill, especially as we head into the 2026 filing season.

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