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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 See on congress.gov
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Apr 27, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 27, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 April 27, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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