US HB2820 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on July 24 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 24 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Health Equity Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax deduction allowed to self-employed individuals for health insurance costs; (2) allow a new tax deduction for the health care insurance costs of a taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, and dependents; and (3) expand the tax deduction for medical expenses to include costs for a membership in a fitness program or athletic club, fitness equipment, or weight loss program up to $1,200 in a taxable year and allow tax-free reimbursements for such expenses up to $1,200 a year under flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements.
Title
Health Equity Act of 2013
Sponsors
Rep. Reid Ribble [R-WI] | Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD] | Rep. Mick Mulvaney [R-SC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-07-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3165 (Related) 2014-01-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Subjects
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment taxes
Health care costs and insurance
Income tax exclusion
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Taxation
Employment taxes
Health care costs and insurance
Income tax exclusion
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Taxation
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2820/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2820/BILLS-113hr2820ih.pdf |