House Adds Momentum, But Big Barriers To Device Tax Repeal Remain
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Killing the 2.3% excise tax on U.S. device sales before it takes effect in January would be a major victory for the industry, but with opposition from the Senate and White House, achieving repeal remains a steep climb at best.
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