HR 5557 · 110th Congress · Taxation

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

Introduced 2008-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2008-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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