California Is the Latest State to Try to Tax Your Pets

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Danny Meek

Everyone is in an economic crunch.

Unfortunately, this is not news and is not unique to any one individual, company or geographic region.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to try to relieve some of his state’s economic burden and place it on you and your pets.

The Governor wants to legislate a 9 percent tax on all veterinary services, including medications, to help solve the state budget problems.

Generally, non-essential or luxury services are subject to this tax, and Schwarzenegger wants these pet services reclassified.

Since many, more families are already abandoning their household pets, due to their declining incomes and loss of jobs, this additional monetary burden is just not a good idea.

Currently Hawaii, New Mexico and South Dakota tax these types of services.

Is your state next up for this proposal?
 

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