Medical Care Tax Deduction for Families with Cats, Dogs, Horses and Birds

Medical tax deductions for qualified dogs, cats, horses, birds and other pet exotics that includes all medical expenses for qualified pets on Schedule A per household, for those who itemize on their tax returns.  Medical expenses defined as pet insurance premiums, special diets/vitamins prescribed by a licensed veterinarian and deemed necessary, medicine and medical supplies for an illness or condition deemed necessary by a licensed veterinarian, office visits, routine care, emergency services, and surgery deemed necessary to enhance, save or prolong life resulting from accidents, birth defects, illness, as well as spaying or neutering costs. A tax credit of $1000.00 per qualified pet, per household for those using the standard deduction on their tax return for the same.