Are Overnight Pet-Sitting Stays Deductible Differently Than Daytime Visits?

No — overnight pet-sitting stays aren't deducted any differently than daytime visits from an expense standpoint, though they do come with a few cost categories that daytime visits typically don't involve, which is where the real difference shows up. The income you earn from an overnight stay is reported the same way as any other pet-sitting income, and your standard deductible expenses — supplies, mileage to get to and from the client's home, platform fees — apply the same way regardless of...