With Legislation In Balance, IRS Gives Temporary Relief From Device Tax Penalty
Executive Summary
The Internal Revenue Services will hold off penalizing medical device-makers for late payments of the device tax for the first three quarters of the year, after lobbying from industry and lawmakers.
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