House Bill 1267
115th Congress(2017-2018)
PHIT Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 1, 2017
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Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1267
Congress
115
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Personal Health Investment Today Act or the PHIT Act
This bill 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 per year. The bill defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid exclusively for the sole purpose of participating in a physical activity, including: (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, and (3) equipment for a physical exercise or activity program.
March 1, 2017
03/01/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
03/01/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:48 PM