Can You Deduct Pet CPR Certification Courses?

Yes — pet CPR and first-aid certification courses are deductible for independent pet sitters and dog walkers, since they directly relate to and enhance the services you already provide, rather than qualifying you for an entirely new line of work. The IRS distinguishes between education that maintains or improves skills in your current business (deductible) and education that trains you for a new trade or profession (not deductible). Since pet CPR and first-aid training directly supports the...