Medical Device Tax

HIDA Member Efforts Pay Off With Permanent Repeal Of The Medical Device Tax

President Trump signed into law late December 2019 a full and permanent repeal of the 2.3% excise tax on medical devices as part of a broader deal to fund the government.

HIDA members rallied for a decade to definitively end the tax, which was created as part of the Affordable Care Act in March 2010 but suspended several times since its inception.

The repeal is a huge win for the industry, the nation’s economy, and for medical innovation. It demonstrates the value of remaining engaged with policymakers. By abolishing the tax, the medical industry has a greater ability to make multi-year investments in research and development, hiring, and growth.

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Additional Resources

• Medical Device Excise Tax Final Rule from the IRS (PDF)

• Interim Guidance from the IRS on Convenience Kits and Other Provisions (PDF)

• IRS Publication 510; Excise Taxes (PDF)