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To: DMaA who wrote (494079)7/3/2012 5:46:15 PM
From: Brian Sullivan  Respond to of 793846
 
Yes, one of mine too.

I own stock in the company Abbott Labs which make medical instruments.
A 2.3% excise on all medical instruments just raises their prices by 2.5%.



To: DMaA who wrote (494079)7/3/2012 7:18:31 PM
From: Tom Clarke  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793846
 
12. Tax on Medical Device Manufacturers

Is there a precise definition of medical device? Look for the meaning to be expanded to include items like toothbrushes, etc.