Exemptions for Medical Equipment from Sales and Use Tax
This proposed bill would exempt certain medical equipment, including durable medical equipment, breast pumps, and mobility-enhancing devices, from sales and use taxes in Maine. Before this change, these items were subject to such taxes. The exemption would benefit individuals who need these items for health reasons or mobility assistance. However, the exact effective date of this proposed bill is not specified.
Previously, sales and use taxes were applied to durable medical equipment, breast pumps, and mobility-enhancing devices in Maine.
This proposed bill would exempt certain medical equipment, including durable medical equipment, breast pumps, and mobility-enhancing devices, from sales and use taxes in Maine. Before this change, these items were subject to such taxes. The exemption would benefit individuals who need these items for health reasons or mobility assistance. However, the exact effective date of this proposed bill is not specified.