HR 2105
111th Congress
House
Taxation
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax deductions
Physical fitness and lifestyle
PHIT Act of 2009
Introduced: April 27, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 27, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 27, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2009 or the PHIT Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for married couples filing jointly or heads of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses. Defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid for fitness center memberships, physical exercise programs, and exercise equipment.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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