Damage to the kidneys. These diseases, conditions and agents may damage the kidneys and lead to acute kidney failure: 1  Blood clots in the veins and arteries in and around the kidneys.  Cholesterol deposits that block blood flow in the kidneys.
A: No. There is a 2.3 percent excise tax on certain medical devices. Cabelaâs, a Nebraska sporting goods company, applied the tax to some of its customersâ purchases by mistake. FULL QUESTION.
For the moment, and until IRS and the Treasury Department issue further guidance, âno tax will be imposed upon the sale of a domestically produced convenience kit. The medical device tax will still apply, however, upon the sale of a taxable medical device that goes into a domestically produced convenience kit.â. Exclusions to the Tax. Statutory exemptions. There are specific statutory exemptions from the medical device excise tax for eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids.