Posted by
Billy on Thursday, December 03, 2009 11:59:46 AM
Animal shelters across the country have reported a sharp surge in abandoned
animals, many cut loose by owners who can no longer afford to care for them.
Now, Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R., Mich.) has introduced a bill that would use the
federal tax code to help.
The Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the
Years (HAPPY) Act would allow pet owners to deduct the cost of food, veterinary
care, and other pet-related expenses from their income taxes—up to $3500 per
year. McCotter says the bill would provide tax relief for pet owners while at
the same time strengthening “the human-animal bond.”
(As an animal lover and tax payer who is sick of paying so much to support Uncle Sam I like this idea so far. Read more
A Tax Break for Pet Owners.)