Show-Me Hawley For Tax-Free Healthcare

A reality check . . .

Tougher economic circumstances require bold moves like this one from a Missouri conservative.

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The No Taxes on Healthcare Act, put forward by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., would make all taxpayers, not just those who itemize their deductions, eligible for the medical-expense deduction. It would also enable taxpayers to deduct up to $25,000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses, as well as allow deductions for out-of-pocket spending on healthcare premiums.

"Why shouldn't we make health care tax-free in this country?” Hawley asked during a committee hearing Wednesday. “We did no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime earlier this year. How about no taxes on health care?”

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