HR 2649
112th Congress
House
Taxation
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax deductions
Physical fitness and lifestyle
PHIT Act of 2011
Introduced: July 26, 2011
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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
Jul 26, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 26, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2011 or the PHIT Act of 2011 - 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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