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First time foster mom am cared for special needs foster dog for a year love her getting set up for her and treats bed food chew toys some meds have added up read some where might be able to deduct some foster dog expences on taxes? The rescue I am fostering her through is kinda new to foster program do pay for her vet and most of her medications. I help out when and where I can she is loved. Asked my accountant bother he didn't know believe a letter is required from 501c charity do you know or have the information on tax deductions for fostering her love is reward enough. But would like to know what the requirements are and process and what can be deducted exactly.

Still need to get her an XXL crate for in her room as a chewer she requires the constant supervision like a 2 year old child. Would only crate when need to keep her safe if I need to go out to tje store or Dr appt.

Please let me know allowable deductions tax info for fosters for 2022 taxes. Thank you

You can deduct what you paid as donations. You'll have to get the  federal tax form from the rescue with the total donated. 

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Tammy Fabian
Executive Director
Friends For Life Animal Rescue

Original Message:
Sent: 02-09-2023 06:58 AM
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Taxes deductions for fosters?

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

First time foster mom am cared for special needs foster dog for a year love her getting set up for her and treats bed food chew toys some meds have added up read some where might be able to deduct some foster dog expences on taxes? The rescue I am fostering her through is kinda new to foster program do pay for her vet and most of her medications. I help out when and where I can she is loved. Asked my accountant bother he didn't know believe a letter is required from 501c charity do you know or have the information on tax deductions for fostering her love is reward enough. But would like to know what the requirements are and process and what can be deducted exactly.

Still need to get her an XXL crate for in her room as a chewer she requires the constant supervision like a 2 year old child. Would only crate when need to keep her safe if I need to go out to tje store or Dr appt.

Please let me know allowable deductions tax info for fosters for 2022 taxes. Thank you

#FosterPrograms

You are able to take any donations, and you can also take unreimbursed expenses for things like food, supplies, and medical care as in-kind donations.  You can even claim a prorated portion of your utilities towards the part of your home used to care for the animals.  For amounts under 250 you need to itemize and document those items and have receipts.  For items above $250, you'll need a more formal record with a tax statement from the primary organization detailing the amount paid and declaring that you were not reimbursed.

The big stickler is, unless you have significant expenses in these areas, it's unlikely that you'd reach a threshold above the standard deduction, especially since that has increased relatively recently.  If you take the standard deduction, you would not itemize these individual items on your tax return and would not be able to claim any additional tax benefit.

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Jeff Okazaki
Humane Society of Jefferson County

Original Message:
Sent: 02-09-2023 02:06 PM
From: Tammy Fabian
Subject: Taxes deductions for fosters?

You can deduct what you paid as donations. You'll have to get the  federal tax form from the rescue with the total donated. 

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Tammy Fabian
Executive Director
Friends For Life Animal Rescue

Original Message:
Sent: 02-09-2023 06:58 AM
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Taxes deductions for fosters?

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

First time foster mom am cared for special needs foster dog for a year love her getting set up for her and treats bed food chew toys some meds have added up read some where might be able to deduct some foster dog expences on taxes? The rescue I am fostering her through is kinda new to foster program do pay for her vet and most of her medications. I help out when and where I can she is loved. Asked my accountant bother he didn't know believe a letter is required from 501c charity do you know or have the information on tax deductions for fostering her love is reward enough. But would like to know what the requirements are and process and what can be deducted exactly.

Still need to get her an XXL crate for in her room as a chewer she requires the constant supervision like a 2 year old child. Would only crate when need to keep her safe if I need to go out to tje store or Dr appt.

Please let me know allowable deductions tax info for fosters for 2022 taxes. Thank you

#FosterPrograms

Thanks for the information. Does it hurt the rescue financially  if I as for a form for what I have paid? She is expensive as special needs and sometimes I spoil her with more toys and expensive rabbit dog treats as she has food sensities so single ingredient rabbit treats...the rescue has covered most of her medical and some medications I help where I can love her not doing it for the tax credit but might be a bonus since I never had human kids to deducted. :)

You are able to take any donations, and you can also take unreimbursed expenses for things like food, supplies, and medical care as in-kind donations.  You can even claim a prorated portion of your utilities towards the part of your home used to care for the animals.  For amounts under 250 you need to itemize and document those items and have receipts.  For items above $250, you'll need a more formal record with a tax statement from the primary organization detailing the amount paid and declaring that you were not reimbursed.

The big stickler is, unless you have significant expenses in these areas, it's unlikely that you'd reach a threshold above the standard deduction, especially since that has increased relatively recently.  If you take the standard deduction, you would not itemize these individual items on your tax return and would not be able to claim any additional tax benefit.

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Jeff Okazaki
Humane Society of Jefferson County

Original Message:
Sent: 02-09-2023 02:06 PM
From: Tammy Fabian
Subject: Taxes deductions for fosters?

You can deduct what you paid as donations. You'll have to get the  federal tax form from the rescue with the total donated. 

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Tammy Fabian
Executive Director
Friends For Life Animal Rescue

Original Message:
Sent: 02-09-2023 06:58 AM
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Taxes deductions for fosters?

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

First time foster mom am cared for special needs foster dog for a year love her getting set up for her and treats bed food chew toys some meds have added up read some where might be able to deduct some foster dog expences on taxes? The rescue I am fostering her through is kinda new to foster program do pay for her vet and most of her medications. I help out when and where I can she is loved. Asked my accountant bother he didn't know believe a letter is required from 501c charity do you know or have the information on tax deductions for fostering her love is reward enough. But would like to know what the requirements are and process and what can be deducted exactly.

Still need to get her an XXL crate for in her room as a chewer she requires the constant supervision like a 2 year old child. Would only crate when need to keep her safe if I need to go out to tje store or Dr appt.

Please let me know allowable deductions tax info for fosters for 2022 taxes. Thank you

#FosterPrograms

You are able to take any donations, and you can also take unreimbursed expenses for things like food, supplies, and medical care as in-kind donations.  You can even claim a prorated portion of your utilities towards the part of your home used to care for the animals.  For amounts under 250 you need to itemize and document those items and have receipts.  For items above $250, you'll need a more formal record with a tax statement from the primary organization detailing the amount paid and declaring that you were not reimbursed.

The big stickler is, unless you have significant expenses in these areas, it's unlikely that you'd reach a threshold above the standard deduction, especially since that has increased relatively recently.  If you take the standard deduction, you would not itemize these individual items on your tax return and would not be able to claim any additional tax benefit.

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Jeff Okazaki
Humane Society of Jefferson County

Original Message:
Sent: 02-09-2023 02:06 PM
From: Tammy Fabian
Subject: Taxes deductions for fosters?

You can deduct what you paid as donations. You'll have to get the  federal tax form from the rescue with the total donated. 

------------------------------
Tammy Fabian
Executive Director
Friends For Life Animal Rescue

Original Message:
Sent: 02-09-2023 06:58 AM
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Taxes deductions for fosters?

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

First time foster mom am cared for special needs foster dog for a year love her getting set up for her and treats bed food chew toys some meds have added up read some where might be able to deduct some foster dog expences on taxes? The rescue I am fostering her through is kinda new to foster program do pay for her vet and most of her medications. I help out when and where I can she is loved. Asked my accountant bother he didn't know believe a letter is required from 501c charity do you know or have the information on tax deductions for fostering her love is reward enough. But would like to know what the requirements are and process and what can be deducted exactly.

Still need to get her an XXL crate for in her room as a chewer she requires the constant supervision like a 2 year old child. Would only crate when need to keep her safe if I need to go out to tje store or Dr appt.

Please let me know allowable deductions tax info for fosters for 2022 taxes. Thank you

#FosterPrograms

You can deduct what you paid as donations. You'll have to get the  federal tax form from the rescue with the total donated. 

First time foster mom am cared for special needs foster dog for a year love her getting set up for her and treats bed food chew toys some meds have added up read some where might be able to deduct some foster dog expences on taxes? The rescue I am fostering her through is kinda new to foster program do pay for her vet and most of her medications. I help out when and where I can she is loved. Asked my accountant bother he didn't know believe a letter is required from 501c charity do you know or have the information on tax deductions for fostering her love is reward enough. But would like to know what the requirements are and process and what can be deducted exactly.

Still need to get her an XXL crate for in her room as a chewer she requires the constant supervision like a 2 year old child. Would only crate when need to keep her safe if I need to go out to tje store or Dr appt.

Please let me know allowable deductions tax info for fosters for 2022 taxes. Thank you