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Pet Care Deduction Checklist

For Rover, Wag, and independent dog walkers and pet sitters

Schedule C categories: Line 22 (Supplies) & Line 13 (Depreciation) · Prices shown at ~27% est. savings (12% federal + CA)

All items below are “Ordinary and Necessary” for pet care work under IRS guidelines. The Deducr Price is your estimated net cost once you claim this on Schedule C — single filer, $30k–$55k/yr. Adjust your bracket →

Dog Leashes (set)Supplies

~$16est.$22

Save ~$6 (27%) once you deduct it

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Waste Bag DispenserSupplies

~$10est.$14

Save ~$4 (27%) once you deduct it

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Pet First Aid KitSupplies

~$21est.$28

Save ~$7 (27%) once you deduct it

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Dog Treats (bulk)Supplies

~$13est.$18

Save ~$5 (27%) once you deduct it

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Pet Hair RemoverSupplies

~$12est.$16

Save ~$4 (27%) once you deduct it

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Reflective Dog VestSupplies

~$13est.$18

Save ~$5 (27%) once you deduct it

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Collapsible Water BowlSupplies

~$9est.$12

Save ~$3 (27%) once you deduct it

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Dog Walking BeltSupplies

~$18est.$25

Save ~$7 (27%) once you deduct it

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Slip-Resistant ShoesDepreciation

~$40est.$55

Save ~$15 (27%) once you deduct it

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Portable Pet CarrierDepreciation

~$33est.$45

Save ~$12 (27%) once you deduct it

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SmartphoneDepreciation

~$513est.$699

Save ~$186 (27%) once you deduct it

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Portable BatterySupplies

~$26est.$35

Save ~$9 (27%) once you deduct it

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