Bill would exempt nutritional reimbursements
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., and Ginny Brown-Waite, R-Fla., introduce July 30 the Tax Equity for Meal Replacements and Supplements Act of 2009. H.R. 3406 would exclude from employees' gross income employer-funded reimbursements of nutritional purchases with eligible health claims. In a release, Blumenauer said supplements can significantly improve health, and the measure can save money and reduce unnecessary doctor visits. The legislation follows a similar, broader bill introduced by Indiana Republican Rep. Dan Burton (1"The Tan Sheet" July 27, 2009). ... Tax advantages for infant formula: Health flexible spending arrangements could reimburse formula purchases for mothers with mastectomies who are medically unable to breastfeed, as part of H.R. 3445, introduced July 31 by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla
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