About Alpacas
Alpacas are native to South America,high up in the cold
They are gentle, shy, curious and very lovable and they produce one of the
finest fibers in the world. Their luxurious fleece is equal to cashmere. Products made from this fleece are hypoallergenic and have no prickle factor like sheep wool. Soft
and light weight yet 10% warmer than sheep wool. Clothing made from alpaca fleece is luxurious and was only allowed to be worn by Inca royalty. You will feel like royalty when you wear alpaca.
And if that isn’t enough, these beautiful animals have many tax advantages.
Some of these are:
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Cost of alpacas are 100% deductible
- Tax exempt status
- CAUV: (Current agricultural Use Valuation) real-estate tax reduction
- Farm expense tax deductible
- Check with your tax advisor for your personal situation
- 100% insurable (what other investment is?)
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They are hearty
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Cheaper to feed than most dogs
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Do not require expensive housing, (a 3 sided lean-to is more than adequate)
Finally, the one most important reason of all:
They provide a rewarding and satisfying lifestyle.