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H.R. 2820

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Health Equity Act of 2013
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Committee
Latest Action · July 24, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Congress
113th (2013–2015)
Introduced
July 24, 2013
Cosponsors (2)
0D 2R
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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.

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