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 349

Introduced

Jan 25, 2005

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 tax 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 25, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 25, 2005

Introduced in House

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