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Tax Guide
Running a pet care business opens up dozens of legitimate tax deductions. Here's what qualifies — and how the right software makes tax time faster.
Grooming tables, clippers, dryers, shampoo, crates, leashes, kennels, cages, and any equipment used exclusively in your business are typically 100% deductible. For large purchases (over $2,500), you may need to depreciate over multiple years unless you elect Section 179.
If you use a vehicle for business — picking up supplies, transporting pets, mobile grooming — you can deduct either the actual expense method or the standard mileage rate (67 cents/mile in 2024). Keep a mileage log.
Your business management software subscription (like Animal Friends OS at $69/month on Starter, or $690 a year if you pay yearly), website costs, email, and phone lines used for business are all deductible.
Wages paid to employees, independent contractor fees, and employer payroll taxes (the business's share of FICA) are all deductible. If you pay staff via 1099, make sure you're filing correctly with the IRS.
Rent for your grooming salon, boarding facility, or daycare is fully deductible. So are utilities, insurance, and repairs — as long as they're for business use.
Good software is a deduction and a tax-time lifesaver. Animal Friends OS tracks every transaction, generates P&L reports by date range, and exports data your accountant can use directly. No more shoebox receipts.
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