You Can't Make This Up - No Discussion

[steeltowngirl]

Wanted fugitive is spotted hiding among Christmas nativity scene

Flavio Filoni was walking past the annual festive display in Bologna, Italy, which features life size statutes of Mary, Joseph and other biblical characters in a stable.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[arielilane]

Lindsey Vonn retired from skiing for five years, got titanium implants in her knee, and turned 41 two months ago.Today, she won her first World Cup downhill in seven years and first since her surgery.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1999510443493126619

 

[arielilane]

A black bear was spotted casually roaming around a shopping village in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with footage capturing the moment the animal came within a few feet of some children after inspecting some Christmas decorations. https://abcnews.link/I7BOkKW

https://twitter.com/x/status/1994401333244235843

 

[arielilane]

A Maine man says he was on his way to a work site on Sunday when he came across a large gathering of bald eagles. He counted at least 20 in this video that he shared on social media.

http://wmtw.com/article/maine-large-gathering-of-bald-eagles-old-town/69732852

https://twitter.com/x/status/2000695964512739778

 

[sds71]

Reynolds argued that Finnegan, an eight-year-old golden retriever, has no independent income, resides exclusively with her and has annual expenses exceeding $5,000 – all requirements for a legal human dependent under IRS rules.

While the IRS defines pets as property, Reynolds says this does not reflect Finnegan’s role in their household, according to QZ.

“For all intents and purposes, Finnegan is like my daughter, and is definitely a ‘dependent,’” the case reads, noting that while the subject may seem unusual, it is “not frivolous or meritless.”

Woman sues IRS to get pets classified as dependents and eligible for tax deductions

The woman argued that her dog ‘is like my daughter’ and ‘definitely’ a dependent

www.the-independent.com

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1834983005443506448

Jane’s Addiction‘s concert in Boston came to a sudden end on Friday (Sept. 13) when frontman Perry Farrell attacked guitarist Dave Navarroonstage.

...

Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell Throws Punch at Dave Navarro During Boston Concert

Jane's Addiction's concert in Boston came to a sudden end on Friday (Sept. 13) when frontman Perry Farrell attacked guitarist Dave Navarro onstage.

www.billboard.com

09/14/2024

https://fox56news.com/news/trending/janes-addiction-officially-breaks-up-following-a-tumultuous-year/

12/18/2025

 

[al66pine]

When filing your federal income tax return Form 1040, if ya can't claim a lovely golden retriever like Finnegan (a few posts up), as a dependent, how about using your payments for Finnegan's veterinarian & other related expenses, on the form for your state itemized deductions, like your own physician, hospital, & medical expenses to reduce state income tax liability?

Reynolds argued that Finnegan, an eight-year-old golden retriever, has no independent income, resides exclusively with her and has annual expenses exceeding $5,000 – all requirements for a legal human dependent under IRS rules.

While the IRS defines pets as property, Reynolds says this does not reflect Finnegan’s role in their household, according to QZ.

“For all intents and purposes, Finnegan is like my daughter, and is definitely a ‘dependent,’” the case reads, noting that while the subject may seem unusual, it is “not frivolous or meritless.”

Woman sues IRS to get pets classified as dependents and eligible for tax deductions

The woman argued that her dog ‘is like my daughter’ and ‘definitely’ a dependent

www.the-independent.com

Sadly, if in New Mexico, yer outta luck:
"LINE 16. Medical Care Expense Deduction
"If you file a New Mexico PIT-1, you may claim a deduction for medical care expenses paid during the tax year for you, your spouse, or a dependent.
"Ineligible Expenses .... Do not claim payments to a veterinarian or veterinary clinic or any other expenses for family pets or other animals. These expenses are ineligible."
NEW MEXICO PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN

https://klvg4oyd4j.execute-api.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/prod/PublicFiles/34821a9573ca43e7b06dfad20f5183fd/eb517a58-1703-4772-97b9-0e7c54c6d4bb/2024pit-1-ins.pdf