S 844 117th Congress Senate Taxation Health care costs and insurance Health promotion and preventive care Income tax deductions Physical fitness and lifestyle

PHIT Act of 2021

Introduced: February 3, 2022 Introduced by: Thune, John Republican · South Dakota See on congress.gov

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Mar 18, 2021

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Mar 18, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1647-1648)

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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.

What's happening now March 18, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1647-1648)

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