The fight continues over Obamacare.  One of the many elements that the parties cannot agree upon is the excise tax on medical devices.  There is some confusion as to what a medical device is and who will be paying this tax.  For example, bandages and tongue depressors are considered medical devices and will be taxed if sold to a hospital or other medical provider.  However, the average consumer purchasing those items for personal use at a store would not pay the tax.  There are also exemptions for some devices such as eyeglasses and contacts.

For more examples read, “Medical Devices: What’s Taxed, What Isn’t.”