Rituximab (Rituxan and MabThera) is a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis that has not improved with other types of medications, as well as certain forms of vasculitis. It works by turning off a part of the immune system that is not working properly in autoimmune diseases.
For the purpose of this sales tax exemption, âdirectlyâ means having an immediate effect on an item or in an activity, without an intervening, ancillary or prior effect.
Tax exemptions reduce your adjusted gross income, ensuring that not all of your income is taxed. Your total exemptions, along with your standard deduction or itemized deductions, are subtracted from your adjusted gross income to figure your taxable income. What Types of Exemptions Are Available? You can claim personal exemptions and dependent exemptions. Each tax exemption is worth $4,050 for Tax Year 2017. How Many Tax Exemptions Can I Claim? Generally, you can claim one personal tax exemption for yourself and one for your spouse if you are married. You can also claim one tax exemption for each person who qualifies as your dependent, but your spouse is never considered your dependent.