ALPACAS AS AN INVESTMENT

*The major tax advantages of Alpaca ownership include the employment of depreciation, capital gains treatment, and if you are an active hands on owner, the benefit of off-setting your ordinary income from other sources with expenses from your ranching business.

*Raising Alpacas at your own ranch can offer some very attractive tax advantages. If Alpacas are actively raised for profit all the expenses attributable to the endeavor can be written off against your income.

*Expenses would include, feed, fertilizer, veterinarian care, etc., but also the depreciation of such tangible property as breeding stock, barns, and fences.

*The following expenses may also be deducted: vehicle mileage for all ranch business, ranch repairs and maintenance, taxes and insurance and advertising.

*Alpacas are appearing in countries when they have never been seen before. The US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and England have all acquired the foundation animals for national herds. There are even beginning herds in Japan and South Africa. What makes this animal so desirable? The bottom line: Alpacas can be both profitable and enjoyable.

*For all owners, Alpacas offer a great way to diversify their financial portfolio with a commodity that is both rare and in demand worldwide.