To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a full deduction for meals and lodging in connection with medical care.

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Bill Number

HR 494

Introduced

Jan 29, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Topics

Health Hotels, motels, etc. Income tax Medical economics Tax deductions Taxation Transportation and Public Works Travel costs

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Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code concerning the medical care deduction to: (1) include meals away from home within the deduction; and (2) eliminate the $50 per individual per night ceiling for medically related meals and lodging.

Actions

Jan 29, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 29, 2003

Introduced in House

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