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H.R. 2820

Health Equity Act of 2013

Health Equity Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax deduction allowed to self-employed individuals for health insurance costs; (2) allow a new tax deduction for the health care insurance costs of a taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, and dependents; and (3) expand the tax deduction for medical expenses to include costs for a membership in a fitness program or athletic club, fitness equipment, or weight loss program up to $1,200 in a taxable year and allow tax-free reimbursements for such expenses up to $1,200 a year under flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8](R-WI)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  • Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2013
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    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Health Equity Act of 2013 — Informed