Also for 2025 the pet bonusesa taxation designed to bear the owners of animals in veterinary expenses. This measure is part of a wider policy of protecting animal welfare, with the aim of making our furry friends more accessible and contrasting the phenomenon of abandonment.
How the pet bonus works
The bonus consists of one tax deduction of 19% on veterinary expensesapplicable on an amount between 129.11 and 550 euros. In practice, if a person spends 300 euros for veterinary care or drugs, the deduction applies only on the figure exceeding the deductible of 129.11 euros, therefore on 170.89 euros.
The admitted expenses include:
On the other hand, the costs for breeding or intended for food consumption, nor those linked to commercial or agricultural activities do not include.
Who can request the bonus?
The bonus is intended for pet owners regularly recorded at the registry of animals of affection. Among the admitted animals are included Dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters and small rodentswhile for other categories, such as reptiles and amphibians, any regulatory updates are awaited.
Furthermore, there are other requirements that the applicant must have:
How to get the bonus?
It is not necessary to fill in a separate request: the deduction is applied directly in Income declaration phase. The taxpayer must Keep receipts and invoices relating to the expenses incurred and attach them to the declaration. For drugs it is essential to talking receiptwith tax code and product description.
Thanks to this measure, the government aims not only to lighten the maintenance costs of animals, but also to promote greater responsibility among the owners, encouraging regular care and controls for the health of our furry.
