PHIT Act of 2017
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 1, 2017)
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2017 or the PHIT Act of 2017
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow 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 the sole purpose of participating in a physical activity, including: (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, and (3) equipment for a physical exercise or activity program.
What just happenedMar 1, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 1, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Mar 1, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate