PHIT Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 5/11/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-11Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2021-05-11Introduced in House
- 2021-05-11Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-11 (00)
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2021 or the PHIT Act of 2021
This bill allows 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 participating in a physical activity, including (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, or (3) equipment for a physical exercise or activity program.
Cosponsors (20)
- Mike Kelly (R-PA)
- Terri Sewell (D-AL)
- Darin LaHood (R-IL)
- Rodney Davis (R-IL)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
- Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
- Ed Perlmutter (D-CO)
- Ann Wagner (R-MO)
- Rick Allen (R-GA)
- PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
- Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
- C. A. Ruppersberger (D-MD)
- Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)
- Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- William Timmons (R-SC)
- Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
- Adrian Smith (R-NE)
Subjects
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Income tax deductions
- Physical fitness and lifestyle
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