PHIT Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 6, 2019)
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2019 or the PHIT Act of 2019
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 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 6, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 6, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Mar 6, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate