US HB1218 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
PHIT Act Personal Health Investment Today Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses. Defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid for fitness facility memberships, physical exercise programs, and exercise equipment.
Title
PHIT Act Personal Health Investment Today Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 2015-03-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2218 (Related) 2015-10-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Subjects
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax deductions
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Taxation
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax deductions
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Taxation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1218/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr1218/BILLS-114hr1218ih.pdf |
