Episode 105
Morning 6-Pack - Pets: The Real Dependents We Never Knew We Needed!
Get ready to giggle, folks, ‘cause we’re diving into a wild ride of pet love and tax law! So, here’s the scoop: a lawyer is actually suing the IRS, claiming our furry pals should count as dependents. Yep, you heard that right—Fido could get some tax breaks! I mean, with pets being part of the fam for 97% of pet owners, can ya blame her? We’re chatting about all the goofy ways we treat our pets like they're our kids, from birthday hats to baby talk. So grab your morning snack and get ready for a laugh-filled “Morning 6-Pack” that’s gonna have you saying, “Pets are my dependents, too!” Morning 6-Pack - Pets as Dependents? Get Ready for Some Laughs! Buckle up, my friends, because this morning we’re diving into a lawsuit that's got tails wagging across the nation! Picture this: a lawyer is strutting into court, demanding that our furry pals be recognized as legal dependents by the IRS. Can you believe it? I mean, if my dog’s annual expenses hit over $5,000, shouldn’t he get a tax break too? After all, he relies on me for food, cuddles, and the occasional belly rub—sounds like dependency to me! With 97% of pet owners considering their pets family, this lady's got some serious backup! Sure, the IRS treats pets like property, but is it really that crazy to want a little tax relief for our four-legged kiddos? We break it down with our hilarious top six ways we treat our pets like kids—party hats, baby talk, and all! Get ready to laugh and maybe even reconsider that tax form!
Transcript
Good morning, it's Haystack.
Speaker A:And a lawyer is suing the irs.
Speaker A:You know, the only thing similar to the endless cost of having kids is not having kids, but having pets.
Speaker A:And I mean like five or six dogs or cats.
Speaker A:So this lawyer is in the news because she is suing the IRS and demanding that pets count as legal dependents like human family members.
Speaker A:I am rooting this lady on.
Speaker A:It's all because of tax release of relief, of course.
Speaker A:And I know it sounds silly at first, but is it that crazy?
Speaker A:In a survey, 97% of American pet owners say they consider their pets to be part of the family.
Speaker A:They're dependent on us for food, shelter, transportation, medical care, daily living.
Speaker A:She says her 8 year old golden retriever has no independent income, resides exclusively with her, and has annual expenses in excess of $5,000.
Speaker A:That is the IRS definition of dependency.
Speaker A:Except it's a dog and not a human.
Speaker A:Pets are considered property by the irs.
Speaker A:And I want this to be considered.
Speaker A:Now.
Speaker A:It's very unlikely anything comes of it.
Speaker A:There's, there's not really any kind of legal standing.
Speaker A:You have to be able to prove that you've been wronged or suffered damages in order for a court to take the case up.
Speaker A:And you're also not allowed to challenge tax code in court?
Speaker A:Of course not.
Speaker A:This lawyer is serious, though.
Speaker A:She claims she has been damaged because the tax laws are not applied fairly and that it's discrimination.
Speaker A:Technically, the case has not been dismissed yet.
Speaker A:So there's still hope.
Speaker A:I'm still holding out hope, you know, based on all the dog and cat owners.
Speaker A:You see, the lawyers got a point.
Speaker A:I mean, you know, what if you don't understand.
Speaker A:See what I mean?
Speaker A:With today's list of the top six things we do with our pets to prove their children.
Speaker A:Best way to start your day.
Speaker A:These six jokes.
Speaker A:He's about to say, listen up for old Haystack, Crack open the morn six pack.
Speaker A:That's right.
Speaker A:The top six things that we do to prove that our pets are really our children.
Speaker A:Coming in at number six, make them wear a dumb party hat when it's their birthday.
Speaker A:Number five, choose to spend time with them instead of our spouse.
Speaker A:Number four, put barrettes in their hair.
Speaker A:Number, you know, you've seen it happen a lot.
Speaker A:Number three, use baby talk with them.
Speaker A:Number two, use them as our screensaver.
Speaker A:And number one, make them sleep in the garage when they've been bad.
Speaker A:Wait, that's, that's just me.
