My daughter is 46. She is completely blind in one eye and can only see 6 feet in front of her with the other. She just purchased a German Shepherd, AKC registered, that is being trained to be her seeing eye dog. She will be scent trained, and have some sort of eye training with goggles to allow her to wear sunglasses outside when she walks with my daughter. My daughter can't drive, or walk alone so already the dog is beneficial. The dog's training is ongoing, and will continue until she is fully trained and registered as a seeing eye dog nationally. I did not realize that this could be tax deductible to her as a medical expense. This would include her purchase, training, and upkeep - food, shots, other vet visits, etc, correct? I want to be sure I am correct before I tell her. Thanks.
My daughter is 46. She is completely blind in one eye and can only see 6 feet in front of her with the other. She just purchased a German Shepherd, AKC registered, that is being trained to be her seeing eye dog. She will be scent trained, and have some sort of eye training with goggles to allow her to wear sunglasses outside when she walks with my daughter. My daughter can't drive, or walk alone so already the dog is beneficial. The dog's training is ongoing, and will continue until she is fully trained and registered as a seeing eye dog nationally. I did not realize that this could be tax deductible to her as a medical expense. This would include her purchase, training, and upkeep - food, shots, other vet visits, etc, correct? I want to be sure I am correct before I tell her. Thanks.