Washington: Sales Tax Handbook
Are Medical Goods and Services subject to sales tax?
While Washington's sales tax generally applies to most transactions, certain items have special treatment in many states when it comes to sales taxes. This page describes the taxability of medical goods and services in Washington, including medical devices, medical services and medicines. To learn more, see a full list of taxable and tax-exempt items in Washington.
Medical Devices
TAXABLE
In the state of Washington, some devices are considered to be exempt if sold under prescription.
Medical Services
EXEMPT
Sales of medical services are exempt from the sales tax in Washington.
Medicines
TAXABLE
In the state of Washington, naturopathic medicines which are dispensed or used by a licensed naturopath in the treatment of a patient are considered to be exempt.
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