TAX BREAK FOR CATS

Should there be a tax break for pet expenses?

PetExemption.com founders Leo Grillo and Robert Davi are pleased that the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (“HAPPY”) Act was introduced last week in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation introduced by Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) is a federal bill that would reward pet owners by allowing them to deduct up to $3,500 for pet care costs, including veterinary services.

Why not just declare pets to be dependents? I’ll gladly take the $3500 standard deduction for Shadow, Daisy, and Diamond ....