Tax Deduction for Dogs

Hello, Karstuhl here!

The Administrative Court of Appeals of Stockholm has ruled (case no. 4147 - 4152-13, judgment 19 Dec. 2013) that a man could not get a general tax deduction for having a dog which he used in the line of duty. He does not work full time with his dog on duty, but just part time. The court therefore says that his expenses for the dog is private costs. He could not prove that he had had certain costs, either.

In one sense, I can understand the court. It rules according to the present Swedish tax laws. On the other hand, I believe every human should get tax deductions for each dog they have. Dogs are such an asset to any person. For instance, it is proven time after time, that dogs make humans live longer and happier. I would suggest a common tax deduction for each dog registered as belonging to a certain human. This would be a great political reform.