Tax Tips and Resources

Following you will find some articles written by Carolyn Miller that have been published in various equestrian publications. These articles are copyrighted and can not be reprinted for publication without permission from the author.

One of the most frequently asked questions we here is "How do I get started, can I claim my horse activity?" We believe reading the following article will provide guidance to those asking that question.

 Are your Horses Tax Deductible? (Feb 2000)

The following article provides tips on assembling information for your accountant and making sure you provide your accountant with all the information required to prepare an accurate return.. In the article, you may find information on deductions you haven't been claiming.

Tax Tips for Horseowners (Feb 99)

The 2003 Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act provided some tax provisions that can be of great benefit to horse owners and businesses. This article summarizes those provisions.

2003 Tax Planning for Horse Owners and Breeders (Nov 2003)

You may also find tax tips and interesting reading in our newsletter archive. Some very interesting questions have also been asked and answered on our message board

We also have added a list of recommended books and publications.