H.R.3501 - Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for pet care expenses. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for pet care expenses. as introduced.
  • Popular: Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years Act as introduced.
  • Short: Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act as introduced.

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11/20/10
Bridget needs an angel today

...animals. The Act has not passed; however, you can read the bill at this link: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.3501: Why is this inappropriate? Send Report Cancel Your report has been submitted to Customer Service. Thank yo

Source: Care2
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12/26/09
JIM FLYNN: Legislation would give deduction for pet care

However, I recently found inspiration in HR 3501. This bill — only three pages long — was introduced into the House of Representatives by Rep. ...

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette
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12/25/09
ARNewsline # 1689 -- December 25 2009:

That's when Representative Don Ritter introduced HR. 3501, which would have required that at least one member of the commission be skilled in the ...

Source: eHam.net
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12/25/09
SC lawmakers split on tax credits for pets

"Since HR 3501 has not been slated for a vote on the House floor in the foreseeable future, the congressman has not yet formed an opinion on this ...

Source: Myrtle Beach Sun News
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12/20/09
RE: H.R.3501

The Humanity and Pets Partnered through the Years Act (HR 3501) amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction, up to $3500 per year, ...

Source: American Veterinary Medical Association
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12/17/09
Snowe Introduces Bill to Add Tech Experts to FCC Commissioner Staffs

Don Ritter introduced HR. 3501, which would have required that at least one member of the commission be skilled in the engineering sciences, according to ...

Source: Radio World
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11/11/09
Health care reform

Thaddeus McCotter, R-Mich., is trying to round up support for a bill, HR 3501, that would provide a $3500 annual tax deduction for Americans to pay for the ...

Source: BlueRidgeNow.com
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11/11/09
Thursday's letters: Health care reform

Thaddeus mccotter, R-Mich., is trying to round up support for a bill, HR 3501, that would provide a $3500 annual tax deduction for Americans to pay for the ...

Source: Spartanburg Herald Journal
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11/01/09
Tax time could mean big break for pet owners

The Happy Act, known as HR 3501, is currently in the hands of the House Ways and Means Committee. You must be logged in to rate this story. ...

Source: WMBF
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11/01/09
Congress considers $3500 tax credit for pet owners

I like it, but I think it's a long shot," Williams said. The Happy Act, known as HR 3501, is currently in the hands of the House Ways and Means Committee.

Source: 9NEWS.com
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11/01/09
Family Pets Feel Pain of Recession as Economy Bites Down Hard

His concept is called HR 3501, or the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act. Grillo is founder and president of DELTA Rescue, ...

Source: MMD Newswire (press release)
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10/19/09
Cat's Meow? Bill Offers Tax Breaks For Pet Owners

"HR-3501 allows pet parents to truly claim those animals as part of the family," says Jo Sullivan, Senior Vice President for Development and Communications ...

Source: WCBS-TV New York
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10/14/09
The Pet Culture

is sponsoring a bill, HR 3501, which would give pet owners a tax deduction of up to $3500 for pet care. Wendy Diamond, editor of Animal Farm magazine and ...

Source: Forbes
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10/07/09
Would you support a tax break for pet care?

Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mi) has introduced HR 3501 to create a deduction of up to $3500 on federal tax returns for the care of "qualified" pets, ...

Source: ConsumerReports.org (blog)
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10/06/09
Hollywood Roundup Pushes Tax Relief for Pet Owners, Congress Considers

As Congress ponders beneficial tax ease for qualified pet owners, many organizations -- including ASPCA -- are backing HR 3501. Thanks to actors Leo Grillo, ...

Source: Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release)
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10/01/09
RE: H.R.3501

Thaddeus McCotter asked fellow members to support his House bill HR 3501, the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act, in September. ...

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09/28/09
RE: H.R.3501

The Michigan Republican recently introduced HR 3501, the Humanity and Pets Partnered through the Years (HAPPY) Act, which would allow millions of loving pet ...

Source: Washington Times
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09/24/09
Vet Visits May Soon Be A Write Off

The ASPCA now supports HR 3501, known as the 'Happy Act.' Surprisingly, I've received lots of email arguing against this bill. How do you feel? ...

Source: ChicagoNow (blog)
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09/23/09
Why Should Pets Be Tax Deductible?

Thaddeus mccotter, HR 3501--known as the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years ("HAPPY") Act--is a federal bill that would reward responsible pet ...

Source: Men's News Daily
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09/22/09
House GOPer Seeks Co-Sponsors For Pet Health Care Tax Benefit

"In light of this, please join me in becoming a cosponsor to HR 3501, the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act. If enacted, HR 3501 ...

Source: AlterNet
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09/13/09
Burnt Offering: Leo Grillo Defines What Makes America Great

Today “The Happy Act,” HR 3501, is a bill currently making its way through Congress that will allow for owners to deduct their pets (www.petexemption.org) ...

Source: Big Hollywood (blog)
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09/06/09
RE: H.R.3501

The amendment to bill HR 3501 is being dubbed the HAPPY (Humanity and Pets Partnered through the Years) Act and if passed will amend the IRS code to allow ...

Source: Examiner.com
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08/31/09
Proposed Legislation Could Change Traditional Non-US "Blocker ...

The proposed legislation is similar to a bill (HR 3501) that Representative Levin introduced in the 110th Congress, which the House passed twice as part of ...

Source: Linex Legal (registration)
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08/28/09
RE: H.R.3501

It is noteworthy that the text of HR 3501 mentions not only that 63% of all Americans own pets, but that “the human-animal bond has been shown to have ...

Source: Examiner.com
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