|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
08-26-2009, 09:47 AM
|
#1 |
|
AMA Supersport
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Richmond, Tx
Moto: '10 Tuono Factory
Posts: 4,569
|
let the gov't help pay for your pets
http://www.click2houston.com/news/20561531/detail.html
House Considers Pet Tax Deduction By Ryan Korsgard POSTED: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 UPDATED: 7:03 am CDT August 26, 2009 HOUSTON -- The federal government could help pay the price of caring for your pet, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday. A house resolution would allow taxpayers to deduct up to $3,500 for what it considers qualified pet care expenses, like veterinary bills. It would not allow taxpayers to deduct the price of purchasing a pet. Linda Weathersby has two dogs. She said food, treats and kennel prices add up to about $400 a month. "To take care of them, it takes a lot of money," Weathersby said. "It's a budget expense every month and you want to make sure that your dogs are healthy. Expenses like spaying and neutering, it's not cheap." "It's a difference between pets and people. There's a difference," Dr. Max Heimlich said. Heimlich said he is not in favor of the deduction. He has practiced veterinary medicine for 32 years. "When the government elevates pets to the level of humans, then I don't think that's right for the government to do that. I think, personally, that's what they're doing."
__________________
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD. |
|
|
|
08-26-2009, 10:13 AM
|
#2 |
|
Letzroll
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lake Norman area, NC
Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6
Posts: 5,265
|
Well I have two pets so this would benefit me BUT honestly it sounds like ignorant BS to me.
|
|
|
|
|
08-26-2009, 10:26 AM
|
#3 |
|
Let's do another U-turn
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Indiana
Moto: 2009 V-Strom
Posts: 3,816
|
The biggest reason I don't have pets is the money it costs to keep them. But being able to deduct the cost won't change my mind. LOL
|
|
|
|
|
08-26-2009, 11:25 AM
|
#4 | |
|
Guys... where *are* we?
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: South Carolina
Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs.
Posts: 784
|
Quote:
__________________
Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead? |
|
|
|
|
|
08-26-2009, 01:13 PM
|
#5 | ||
|
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
Posts: 23,268
|
What horseshit... Pets are a luxury item. If you have them, deal with them yourself. No tax break for pets.
__________________
Quote:
Quote:
|
||
|
|
|
|
08-26-2009, 02:46 PM
|
#6 | |
|
I give Squids a bad name
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Fly Over State
Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd)
Posts: 4,742
|
Quote:
Maybe people should be forced to own a pet before you can have a child. If you can't take care of a dog then you can't take care of a child. Though I'd hate to see all the innocent dogs die.
__________________
 lifts - R.I.P.
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-26-2009, 06:46 PM
|
#7 |
|
DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
Posts: 18,585
|
WTF? Seriously. What isn't there a deduction for now?
|
|
|
|
|
08-26-2009, 06:53 PM
|
#8 | |
|
too much time on my hands
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: the northern district of god damn
Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now.
Posts: 1,802
|
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-26-2009, 09:32 PM
|
#9 | |
|
I give Squids a bad name
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Fly Over State
Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd)
Posts: 4,742
|
Quote:
__________________
lifts - R.I.P.
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-26-2009, 10:15 PM
|
#10 |
|
The cows want you dead.
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,087
|
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let that be a joke..
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
