Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2019Taxation
H.R. 81
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for health insurance premiums.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2019)
This bill allows an individual taxpayer a deduction from gross income for insurance premiums paid for the health care coverage of the taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and dependents. The bill makes the deduction available whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions.
What just happenedJan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5](R-AZ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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