Proposed Legislation Would Make Pet Meds Tax Free
“Making pet medicine tax-free will benefit California pet owners and veterinarians. It also benefits Californians by keeping more dollars in our state and promoting animal health,” said George Runner, who voted to support the proposal earlier this week.
According to the Californian Veterinary Medical Association, there are 19 million companion animal pets in California. Approximately 33% of households own at least one dog and approximately 28% own at least one cat.
Many Californians currently buy medicine for their pets online under the assumption that such purchases are tax free—not knowing they owe “use tax,” the equivalent of sales tax.
