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The pet bonus is one of the bonuses that will expire on December 31, 2022. It was introduced into the system by the government and is part of the 19% deductible expense included in the Model 730. However, many innovations have been introduced for 2022, mainly the bonus allows you to deduct expenses for veterinary care.
That bonus was added to the system in the immediate post-lockdown period to allow holders of pets recoup veterinary costs. The bonus also supports activities and initiatives a Protection of stray and abandoned animals.
Let’s explore the details of the bonus, specifically what expenses can be deducted and how to claim it.
Pet Bonus: How to claim it
How do I claim the pet bonus? The application can be made on the relevant websiteAgency of Revenue, where there is a dedicated area where the relevant form can be downloaded. However, the application for the bonus can only be carried out if certain requirements are met.
The first and most important is residency in Italy. Also, you must be in possession of the Certificate of ownership of the animalcertifying legal ownership. There are no ISEE limits, so the bonus is accessible to everyone. In the case of dog owners, the entry document in the dog register must be submitted. The bonus can be claimed until December 31, 2022.
Pet Bonus: What Expenses Do You Cover?
Let’s see later which pet bonus expenses are deductible. The upper limit that can be requested for 2022 has been increased by 500 to 550 eurosconsisting of the Income tax deduction of 19% for specific expenses, ie:
- specialist vet visits;
- surgical interventions;
- Tests in specialized laboratories;
- pharmaceutical expenses.
In order for these costs to be deductible, payments must also be made understandable methods. Therefore, payments by credit card, bank transfer and cashier’s check are valid, while cash payments are not taken into account.