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S. 482

PHIT Act of 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.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  2. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

PHIT Act of 2017 — Informed