Dog breeders

Can a self employed dog breeder deduct the profit by expense -dog food provided to a dam. Thank you

Hi

I'm sorry.  I do not unsderstand your question.

Are you able to provide more details please?

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Hi I'm sorry. I will try to clarify. I have read that dog breeders who submit tax return may deduct some expenses,such as vet fee, puppy food, adverted . I am just wondering if a dog food for adult dog is allowable expense as well. I found some information that all expenses related with having a puppy are allowable, but not sure if dog food for adult dog ( bitch) is allowable as well. Thank you

Hi N Weso

You cannot claim for the adult dog as you would need to feed her daily even if not breeding.

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I have another thought in relation to dog breeders. Can a purchase of additional dog for breading can be treated as purchase of a capital asset. As it will generate a future income. Thank you

Hi,

Yes, dogs purchased for future breeding can be treated as capital assets for tax purposes.                                                

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