To treat certain face coverings and disinfectants as medical expenses for purposes of certain Federal tax benefits.

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Bill Number

HR 8450

Introduced

Sep 30, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Topics

Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Employee benefits and pensions Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Health promotion and preventive care Health technology, devices, supplies Income tax deductions Infectious and parasitic diseases Taxation

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Summary

This bill allows a medical expense tax deduction for face masks, surface disinfectants, and hand sanitizers during the period of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency beginning on the enactment of this bill and ending when the COVID-19 emergency period has terminated.

Actions

Sep 30, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 30, 2020

Introduced in House

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