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Senate Bill 89 would create tax deduction and small credit for gym memberships and personal training
Summary
Sponsor testimony said SB 89 would permit a $1,500 tax deduction for gym memberships and personal trainers and the sponsor proposed a substitute providing a $100 nonrefundable tax credit ($200 for joint filers) and a $2,800 deductible cap; committee members raised questions about cost, standard deduction use and potential price distortions.
Senate Bill 89 would create a tax policy to encourage exercise by allowing a deduction for gym memberships and personal training, the bill’s sponsor told the Senate Ways and Means Committee at a first hearing.
"Whatever we can do to incentivize and encourage folks to get healthy and fit, we can do so with this bill," the sponsor, Senator Catrona, said in opening remarks. The sponsor described the measure as a $1,500 tax deduction applicable to gym memberships and…
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