let the gov't help pay for your pets

RACER X · 08-26-2009, 09:47 AM

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."

z06boy · 08-26-2009, 10:13 AM

Well I have two pets so this would benefit me BUT honestly it sounds like ignorant BS to me.

Captain Morgan · 08-26-2009, 10:26 AM

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

unknownroad · 08-26-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

Linda Weathersby has two dogs. She said food, treats and kennel prices add up to about $400 a month.

What the fuck is she feeding them??? Our grocery bill for 2 people and 4 cats is less than $600/month!

Trip · 08-26-2009, 01:13 PM

What horseshit... Pets are a luxury item. If you have them, deal with them yourself. No tax break for pets.

Smittie61984 · 08-26-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by unknownroad

What the fuck is she feeding them??? Our grocery bill for 2 people and 4 cats is less than $600/month!

It's the kennel prices. Though if you have to use kennels that much, then I have no clue why you'd own a pet.

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.

marko138 · 08-26-2009, 06:46 PM

WTF? Seriously. What isn't there a deduction for now?

BobTheBiker · 08-26-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

WTF? Seriously. What isn't there a deduction for now?

no break for small penis. sucks for you. also sucks for women with small tatas.

marko138 · 08-26-2009, 07:06 PM

I've heard that is in the works, big boy.

Smittie61984 · 08-26-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

WTF? Seriously. What isn't there a deduction for now?

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08-26-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
z06boy 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
Captain Morgan 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, 06:46 PM	#7
marko138 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, 07:06 PM	#9
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	I've heard that is in the works, big boy.