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manina · 08-12-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

This is awesome!

Just one suggestion, shouldn't this go into the articles section? This is definitely newsworthy!

Did they say cute pet clothing is deductible?

Lol ! Boy where r my receipts ?????

bark@ulater!!
manina,miley

,max

cynsir · 08-12-2009, 09:35 AM

You've got to be kidding. I thought it said that pet expenses may be deducted on the taxes for year ending 2010. Did the politicians really propose this or are they playing cat and mouse with us? Wow!

AmyChristine · 08-12-2009, 09:48 AM

This would be wonderful.

I think I will write up a letter to send to the people on the committee on Ways and Means.

cynsir · 08-12-2009, 10:11 AM

Ok, I wrote to my House Rep, my two senators, and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means committee. I think that if we all take just 10 minutes out of our busy schedule and write to your House Rep, your two senators, and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means committee, we might cause enough noise that they might actually listen to us.

I'm also going to copy the OPs initial post and put it on Maltese Talk. Let's see how many people we can get involved.

Lou · 08-12-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cynsir

I'm also going to copy the OPs initial post and put it on Maltese Talk. Let's see how many people we can get involved.

Excellent idea!

Lou · 08-12-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lilroxy

At this point I think the best strategy would be to write those members of the House Way and Means Committee. Even if they aren't your particuliar states Representative, we should make our voice heard. This Bill will never see the House floor if the Ways and Means Committee doesn't approve it.

Here's a link to a list of Committee members:
Members :Committee on Ways & Means :: U.S. House of Representatives :

These are the people to write to first.

Excellent point! Thanks for the link!

crystalsmom · 08-12-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lilroxy

At this point I think the best strategy would be to write those members of the House Way and Means Committee. Even if they aren't your particuliar states Representative, we should make our voice heard. This Bill will never see the House floor if the Ways and Means Committee doesn't approve it.

Here's a link to a list of Committee members:
Members :Committee on Ways & Means :: U.S. House of Representatives :

These are the people to write to first.

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes !!!!!

I emailed two and I will write all three and get it in the mail in the morning.

crystalsmom · 08-12-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cynsir

Ok, I wrote to my House Rep, my two senators, and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means committee. I think that if we all take just 10 minutes out of our busy schedule and write to your House Rep, your two senators, and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means committee, we might cause enough noise that they might actually listen to us.

I'm also going to copy the OPs initial post and put it on Maltese Talk. Let's see how many people we can get involved.

Thanks, Maltese talk has so many members. I will contact the Japanese Chin Club and Papillon club with this. Facebook and Twitter would be a good idea if someone could do that.

danjr68 · 08-12-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2dogsandachick

The bill hasn't passed - it was only introduced on 7/31.

The effective date of 12/31/09 is there to identify, should the bill pass, that any spending prior to that date is inelligible. SO it would need to be money spent in 2010 and beyond.

While I think the bill has its good points, I think it would have a a better chance at passing, were it to narrow down what spending is considered for the credit; medical expenses only versus toys, clothes, diamond collars, and beds.

I think so too

SANDYSAND · 08-12-2009, 01:12 PM

I am super happy....WOW!!!!!!

SANDYSAND · 08-12-2009, 01:14 PM

Thank You so much Joan, I just realized that I must email them and call...Doing so now

cynsir · 08-12-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Did they say cute pet clothing is deductible?

Unfortunately cute pet clothing nor diamond collars are included. Specifically it says:

Qualified Pet Care Expenses- For purposes of this section, the term `qualified pet care expenses' means amounts paid in connection with providing care (including veterinary care) for a qualified pet other than any expense in connection with the acquisition of the qualified pet.

I didn't see anything about excluding tatoos or body piercing, just no earings!

hee hee hee

mjharpst · 08-12-2009, 03:30 PM

How great! It would really help out especially when those big bills come along!

FlDebra · 08-12-2009, 05:25 PM

Although I would appreciate any help on taxes, I really do not think this is a good time to introduce new deductions, since our country is already in such a huge deficit situation. Course I don't know, maybe they think of it the same way they did the weird stimulus checks -- more money in our pockets = economic stimulus? I still have not figured that one out.

Actually I liked the idea of the deduction even better than the idea of the money itself -- what a validation for the importance of our pets!

JMuedog · 08-12-2009, 06:45 PM

How fantastic!! I'm definitely contacting the commitee members!

08-12-2009, 09:35 AM	#32
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 738 Blog Entries: 1	You've got to be kidding. I thought it said that pet expenses may be deducted on the taxes for year ending 2010. Did the politicians really propose this or are they playing cat and mouse with us? Wow! __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)

08-12-2009, 09:48 AM	#33
AmyChristine YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,184	This would be wonderful. I think I will write up a letter to send to the people on the committee on Ways and Means. __________________ My belongs to Copper and Maddie Mae RIP Sweet Rocky Mommy misses you

08-12-2009, 10:11 AM	#34
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 738 Blog Entries: 1	Ok, I wrote to my House Rep, my two senators, and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means committee. I think that if we all take just 10 minutes out of our busy schedule and write to your House Rep, your two senators, and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means committee, we might cause enough noise that they might actually listen to us. I'm also going to copy the OPs initial post and put it on Maltese Talk. Let's see how many people we can get involved. __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)

08-12-2009, 01:12 PM	#40
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 6,500	I am super happy....WOW!!!!!! __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

08-12-2009, 01:14 PM	#41
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 6,500	Thank You so much Joan, I just realized that I must email them and call...Doing so now __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

08-12-2009, 03:30 PM	#43
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	How great! It would really help out especially when those big bills come along! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

08-12-2009, 05:25 PM	#44
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Although I would appreciate any help on taxes, I really do not think this is a good time to introduce new deductions, since our country is already in such a huge deficit situation. Course I don't know, maybe they think of it the same way they did the weird stimulus checks -- more money in our pockets = economic stimulus? I still have not figured that one out. Actually I liked the idea of the deduction even better than the idea of the money itself -- what a validation for the importance of our pets! __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

08-12-2009, 06:45 PM	#45
JMuedog Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 9,899	How fantastic!! I'm definitely contacting the commitee members! __________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart Last edited by JMuedog; 08-12-2009 at 06:46 PM.