S. 2218 · 114th Congress
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2015
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Thune
- Introduced
- 2015-10-29
- Latest action
- 2015-10-29 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2015 or the PHIT Act of 2015
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. The bill defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid exclusively for the sole purpose of participating in a physical activity, including: (1) for membership at a fitness facility, (2) for participation or instruction in physical exercise or activity, or (3) for equipment used in a program (including a self-directed program) of physical exercise or activity.