H.R. 3428

OTC Medicine Tax Fairness Act of 2005

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109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3428

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 26, 2005

Ms. Hart (for herself and Mr. Ross) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the medicine and drugs limitation on the deduction for medical care.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the OTC Medicine Tax Fairness Act of 2005.

2.

Repeal of medicine and drugs limitation on deduction for medical care

(a)

In general

Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to medical, dental, etc., expenses) is amended by striking subsection (b).

(b)

Conforming amendment

Section 213(d) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (3).

(c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.