Saturday, November 22, 2008

Tax Your Pets

From Market Watch, which I heard on Rush's show.

"A Recommended Sales and Use Tax Proposed by Governor Schwarzenegger Will Tax Veterinary Services, Says Social Compassion in Legislation
Pets are not furniture. New 'luxury' tax (also applied to furniture repair, auto repair and golf) will result in higher veterinary costs and further shelter overpopulation! " A Recommended Sales and Use Tax Proposed by Governor Schwarzenegger Will Tax Veterinary Services, Says Social Compassion in Legislation - MarketWatch

Last update: 11:50 a.m. EST Nov. 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Nov 21, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- In a recent announcement, Governor Schwarzenegger recommended broadening the Sales and Use Tax to include "luxury" items such as veterinary services, which is sure to cause an increase in animal shelter overpopulation. Animal welfare advocates across the state are joining forces and urging all pet owners to take action and contact the governor and state legislature to stop this tax.


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