Proposed West Virginia Bill Would Tax Veterinary Services
Pat Raia
March 27, 2017
The legislation levy an 8% sales tax on fees charged by veterinarians for any treatment of small and large animals.
The legislation levy an 8% sales tax on fees charged by veterinarians for any treatment of small and large animals.
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