Psittacosis is caused in humans by exposure to the bacterium, Chlamydia psittaci, which is most often transmitted to humans from infected birds, especially parrots and poultry, especially turkeys. Most infections occur from handling of infected birds themselves or by working in areas where such birds are kept or butchered (occupational exposure).
Despite any snickers from those who scoff at the notion, there are some instances where tax deductions are allowable if you have a dog. As noted on Dogster, if the status of your pooch falls in a certain category, the government might just cut you a bit of a break.
State and local taxes on personal property, such as vehicles, must be ad valorem taxes to be deductible on your federal tax return. Taxes and fees on personal property that aren't based on the item's value are not deductible. For example, when you pay for the license tag for your car, the charges may include both a fee for the tag and an ad valorem tax. Only the ad valorem part can be taken as a deduction. The tax must be assessed and paid during the tax year for which it is claimed. Write-offs for state and local ad valorem taxes are available only if you file IRS Form 1040 and itemize deductions. Other Deductible Taxes. State and local income taxes and sales taxes are tax deductible on a federal tax return. However, you may deduct only one of these in the same tax year.