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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Isabel Keane

A woman is suing the IRS to get pets classified as dependents and eligible for tax deductions

A woman and her pet dog have filed a lawsuit against the IRS, claiming that the pooch she be able to be claimed as a legal dependent for tax benefits - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A lawyer and her golden retriever are suing the Internal Revenue Service to try and get pets classified as legal dependents – a change that would have some tax benefits for pet owners.

Canine Finnegan Mary Reynolds and her owner, attorney Amanda Reynolds, filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York, arguing that the pooch relies entirely on Reynolds for food, shelter, medical care, training, transportation and more, Forbes reported.

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