HB 241 -- Income Tax Deduction for Medical Costs

Co-Sponsors:  Levin, Secrest

This bill authorizes an individual income tax deduction for
amounts paid by a taxpayer for custodial care and durable
medical equipment not compensated for by insurance or otherwise,
to the extent the payments are included in federal adjusted
gross income and are not allowed as a credit for purposes of
federal income tax.

This bill will become effective January 1, 2000.