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PHIT Act

USA115th CongressHR-6312| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2018
Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (2)
Ron Kind (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Personal Health Investment Today Act or the PHIT Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for qualified sports and fitness expenses. The deduction applies to amounts paid for: (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, and (3) safety equipment for use in a physical exercise or activity program. The overall deduction is limited to $500 per year (twice the amount in the case of a joint return or a head of household), and a deduction for safety equipment may not exceed $250. The bill requires the limits to be adjusted for inflation after 2019. The deduction does not include expenses for golf, hunting, sailing, horseback riding, and videos or books.

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Timeline
Jul 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 7.
Jul 11, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 19, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.
Jul 19, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-846.
  • July 6, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 11, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 7.


  • July 11, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 19, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.


  • July 19, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-846.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1267: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.
  • S 115-482: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.
  • HR 115-5138: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts.
  • HR 115-6199: Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018
Health care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive careIncome tax deductionsPhysical fitness and lifestyleSports and recreation facilities

PHIT Act

USA115th CongressHR-6312| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2018
Personal Health Investment Today Act or the PHIT Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for qualified sports and fitness expenses. The deduction applies to amounts paid for: (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, and (3) safety equipment for use in a physical exercise or activity program. The overall deduction is limited to $500 per year (twice the amount in the case of a joint return or a head of household), and a deduction for safety equipment may not exceed $250. The bill requires the limits to be adjusted for inflation after 2019. The deduction does not include expenses for golf, hunting, sailing, horseback riding, and videos or books.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 7.
Jul 11, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 19, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.
Jul 19, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-846.
  • July 6, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 11, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 7.


  • July 11, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 19, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.


  • July 19, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-846.
Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (2)
Ron Kind (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1267: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.
  • S 115-482: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.
  • HR 115-5138: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts.
  • HR 115-6199: Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive careIncome tax deductionsPhysical fitness and lifestyleSports and recreation facilities