Buying, training, and maintaining a service animal for a disability — including food and vet care — is eligible.
IRS Pub. 502
Emotional-support animals without disability-task training generally don't qualify without strong medical documentation.
Vault the receipt in Candor and reimburse yourself tax-free — this year or in 20 years. No deadline (IRS Notice 2004-50, Q&A 39).
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