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Can I claim back my pets medical bills from income tax?

Posted 2 July 2013

I have an English bulldog and he is on medical aid.

TaxTim Marc said:
2 July 2013 at 11:55

Unfortunately not, those are personal expenses which cannot be claimed.

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