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New tax law: What it means for veterinary hospitals
Analysts say the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act benefits businesses more than individuals.
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IRS provides tax relief in wake of attacks
The Treasury Department and the IRS are offering initial administrative tax relief for individual and business taxpayers
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Federal tax proposals could affect veterinarians
AVMA brings veterinary voices to the conversation Tax law changes under consideration by Congress and federal rulemakers could change the fiscal…
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Veterinarians will qualify for new income tax deduction
Veterinary small business owners will be able to take advantage of the new “pass-through” income tax deduction, U.S. Treasury Department officials…
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AVMA, others to clarify tax issues
The Executive Board approved the Legislative Advisory Committee's recommendation
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Online sales tax awaits Supreme Court decision
The United States Supreme Court has heard arguments and is considering its decision in an online sales tax case in which the AVMA has urged it to…
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Supreme Court ruling provides sales tax victory for veterinarians
The U.S. Supreme Court made a major ruling in favor of veterinarians today, allowing states to require online retailers to collect sales tax. The AVMA…
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Clinton signs law to help sellers of small businesses
Clinton signs law to help sellers of small businesses
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China adds tariffs to U.S. pork
The Chinese government is adding tariffs on U.S. pork and other products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
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AVMA and Mexican leadership to meet south of the border
In an effort to explore areas of common interest, the AVMA Executive Board has approved a meeting of the AVMA leadership with Mexican veterinary…
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Human drug shortages noted on new Web site
TAKE NOTICE Human drug shortages noted on new Web site When veterinarians find it hard to obtain an…
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New website puts up-and-coming veterinarians on a path to success
MyVeterinaryLife.com is the go-to resource for students and young professionals "What’s the best veterinary career path for me?" "How can I pay off…
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National Veterinary Technician Week honors critical team members
National Veterinary Technician Week takes place next week, October 14-20, and the AVMA is proud to take part in the celebration. These important…
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Lemme, Walker, Ylander run for District VII rep on AVMA Board
Three candidates are running to succeed Dr. John Howe as District VII representative on the AVMA Board of Directors when his term expires this July.
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Upcoming webinar: The role of veterinarians in One Health
Humans, animals, and the world we live in are inextricably linked, and understanding their interconnectedness is essential. This is the concept of One…
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Comments invited on proposed new specialty
Should equine diagnostic imaging be recognized as a veterinary specialty? The American Board of Veterinary Specialties is seeking public comment on…
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What do the election results mean for veterinarians?
Last night, Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Republicans maintained control of the U.S. Senate. As with any change of…
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USDA looking for veterinarians to practice in shortage areas
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 2018 veterinary shortage areas for…
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Practice, supplier consolidations continue apace
Twenty-five percent of veterinary practices, representing half of all veterinary visits, will be corporately owned in five years, according to a…
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AVMA urges improvements to public service loan program
The AVMA is asking federal officials to determine why many applicants for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program are being turned down, and to…
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Diagnostics company says ex-employees stole secrets
A veterinary diagnostics company says former employees stole files and broke contracts when leaving for a competitor.
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Pet estate planning: preparing for your pet's future without you
Veterinarians can advise clients that there are ways to deal with the situation of not surviving their animals
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Congress considers minor use/minor species bill
Congress considers minor use/minor species bill The House of Representatives will once again consider legislation…
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Clinic devises a novel approach to employees' child care conundrum
An all-female staff at a mixed animal practice in rural Texas had a problem.
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Computers--learning from loss
How do you protect the valuable data housed within your computers?