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California considers tax on veterinary services
Only three states tax veterinary services, but other states might consider doing so
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California passes budget without tax on veterinary services
The state of California has dropped the idea of taxing veterinary services, at least in the near term.
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Charities see downside of probable estate tax changes
Alterations to the federal estate tax are coming, but the nature and timing of the changes are still up in the air.
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Tax on veterinary services dropped from Georgia bill
A tax on veterinary services for pets has been dropped from legislation in the Georgia General Assembly.
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AVMA: Many vet practices would benefit from Internet sales tax
A federal moratorium on taxing Internet transactions is giving online pharmacies a competitive advantage over many veterinary practices, according to…
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Stimulus plans affect small businesses in terms of credit, taxes, health insurance
Federal initiatives to stimulate the economy could mean more credit and less in taxes for small businesses.
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Veterinary public health, tax elimination bills back before Congress
Congress has once again taken up legislation intended to increase the number of veterinarians trained in public health.
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Health Savings Accounts benefit members
By the end of March 2005, more than one million U.S. residents were enrolled in Health Savings Accounts, which are qualified, high-deductible health…
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2010 is time to take a second look at health savings accounts
Higher maximum contributions for 2010 mean health savings accounts offer greater tax benefits than ever before.
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Lawmakers send 1099 repeal to the president
Republican and Democratic senators passed H.R. 4 in April, repealing an unpopular tax-reporting provision of the health care law.
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Fate of tax-reporting repeal uncertain
The Obama administration is unhappy with lawmakers' plans for offsetting $19 billion in lost revenue that would result from eliminating an unpopular…
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Influencing and becoming policy leaders
The AVMA will advocate that policymakers consider the potential harm increased costs for veterinary care could have on animal health.
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Workforce shortages, drug availability among AVMA legislative priorities
The AVMA's legislative agenda for the 112th Congress has expanded to include initiatives ranging from the availability of antimicrobials
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Revised IRS audit guide for veterinary practices available
After two years of collaborative work between the Internal Revenue Service and the AVMA, a revised version of the Veterinary Audit
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Veterinarians work behind the scenes during inauguration
Veterinarians with the U.S. Public Health Service and Army Veterinary Corps were on duty Jan. 20 during the presidential inauguration.
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Volunteers sought for AVMF committees
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is reaching out for volunteers for all AVMF committees.
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AVMA Web site offers additional updates on state proposals
The AVMA Web site now features more frequent updates on the status of select state bills and regulations under consideration
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AVMA electronic newsletters offer a wealth of material
Publications on a range of subjects are now available to the general membership
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Parham named new APHIS administrator
In March the Department of Agriculture announced Dr. Gregory L. Parham had been named administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,…
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Insurance planning vital to veterinarians' financial future
Insurance can also play a vital role in a veterinarian's overall personal and professional financial planning.
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AVMA gives guidance on DEA, controlled substances
New AVMA guidance is intended to help veterinarians understand and follow rules affecting controlled substances.
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Veterinarian-turned-politician hopes to bring science to the Hill
U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader (left) met with veterinary industry and AVMA representatives March 13 at a meet-and-greet breakfast hosted by the…
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Maintaining profitability requires smart management
Nothing like an economic downturn can put practice management issues at the forefront of equine veterinarians' minds
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Horse slaughter will continue despite new law
Federal law requires inspections of livestock before slaughter to ensure that the animals are treated humanely.
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Board responds to legislative recommendations
The LAC assists the board in formulating AVMA policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues.