Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act of 2012
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HR 1004 — Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act of 2012
Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
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Died in session
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a distribution to a participant in a flexible spending arrangement (FSA) of FSA funds not used to reimburse medical expenses by the end of the plan year (currently, unspent funds must be forfeited). Limits the amount of such distribution to the lesser of: (1) $500; or (2) the excess of the salary reduction contributions to the FSA, over reimbursements for medical expenses for the plan year. Includes such distributions in the gross income of the FSA participant for income and employment tax purposes.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 112-515.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 6.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsors
- Charles Boustany · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1004 do?
- Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a distribution to a participant in a flexible spending arrangement (FSA) of FSA funds not used to reimburse medical expenses by the end of the plan year (currently, unspent funds must be forfeited). Limits the amount of such distribution to the lesser of: (1) $500; or (2) the excess of the salary reduction contributions to the FSA, over reimbursements for medical expenses for the plan year. Includes such distributions in the gross income of the FSA participant for income and employment tax purposes.
- Who sponsors HR 1004?
- HR 1004 is sponsored by Charles Boustany (R).
- What is the current status of HR 1004?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 1004?
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