Tax Exemption
Navigating the Tax Landscape of Medical Devices – A State-by-State Guide
When purchasing medical devices for personal or family use, your state may affect the overall cost. While most states provide some form of sales tax exemption for medical devices, the details vary by state.
In general, most states offer either a blanket exemption for all medical devices or a tax exemption for medical devices prescribed by a licensed provider. However, there are some exceptions.
Exemptions for All Prescribed Devices
These devices do not require a prescription from a physician to qualify for tax-exempt status.
Wyoming, Nevada, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey
Some Classes of Devices Taxed
In the following states, medical devices may be exempt from tax only in certain situations. It is important to understand the specifics, as exemptions often depend on prescription, usage, or type of device.
If you live in one of the following states, we recommend reviewing the specific sales tax code to see if it applies to your situation.
Georgia: Exceptions apply to DME sold or prescribed by a physician.
Minnesota: Subject to tax unless sold for home use or qualified under Medicare/Medicaid.
Mississippi: Exemptions for certain equipment such as prosthetics, orthotics, hearing devices, etc.
Montana: Subject to tax, with exceptions for certain therapeutic and prosthetic devices.
Nebraska: Prescription required for mobility devices. For DME equipment, a prescription and eligibility for the medical assistance program must be established.
New Mexico: Exempt only if delivered by a licensed practitioner and the value of the device is included in the cost of service.
Ohio: Prescription required to qualify for exemption, except for medical oxygen equipment sold for facility use.
South Carolina: Subject to tax, except for devices paid for by South Carolina or Medicare/Medicaid programs. These items must also be sold by a licensed South Carolina provider.
Washington: Subject to tax, with exemptions for certain items such as prosthetic devices, oxygen systems, and others.
States Not Subject to Sales Tax
The following states do not have any statewide sales tax on any products, including medical devices.
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon
Other Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Medical Device
Understanding the tax landscape of medical devices is just one step in making an informed medical device purchase.
If you are looking for ways to reduce costs when purchasing a medical device for yourself or a loved one, we also recommend:
Reviewing your insurance coverage: Most insurance plans provide at least partial coverage for prescribed medical devices.
Contacting a product expert at Doctor-talk: With decades of experience, our experts can help you identify the most cost-effective equipment that fits both your needs and your budget.
Doctor-talk Tax Exemption Program
Individuals, businesses, organizations, or agencies may qualify to make tax-exempt purchases. Our Tax Exemption Program supports tax-exempt purchases for sales made by Doctor-talk.
Make sure that you have all the necessary information for enrollment:
• Territory/state in which you wish to enroll
• Entity type of your organization
• Organization’s address
• Exemption numbers or exemption form* (if applicable)
Note: Some state or U.S. territory exemptions are only issued by their respective taxing authorities. If you have such an exemption, you will be required to submit a copy of your certificate for enrollment. Eligible certificates include a state resale certificate, tax exemption certificate, or other acceptable proof of tax exemption for the state or U.S. territory where the items will be shipped.
Federal Government
Tax generally does not apply to purchases made by the United States government. To document that a sale has been made to an agent of the U.S. government, Doctor-talk requires a copy of one of the following to enroll in the Doctor-talk Tax Exemption Program:
• Federal tax ID certificate
• Certificate of exempt status or affidavit
• Government voucher
Government Services Administration (GSA) Purchases:
For the federal exemption to apply, submit a completed GSA statement. This can be done by email at sales@doctor-talk.com.
Apply for Tax Exemption Program
To apply for tax-exempt status, please fill out the form below. Our team will process your request and confirm your tax exemption status within 1–2 business days.
Please keep in mind that invoices cannot be adjusted to remove tax after a customer has placed an order. If you require an invoice that does not show a sales tax charge, please wait to submit your order and payment until you have received confirmation that your account is tax-exempt with Doctor-talk Medical.
Request Sales Tax Refund
Doctor-talk supports tax refunds for customers who qualify for the Tax Exemption Program.
• Tax exemption must be valid on the date of purchase
• Purchase must be made directly from Doctor-talk and not through a marketplace (i.e., Amazon, eBay, Walmart, etc.)
• Purchase must be made within 90 days of the tax refund request
• Complete the application below
• Have your order number available during the application process
• Refunds are normally confirmed within 2 business days and fully refunded within 5 business days
If you require an invoice that does not show a sales tax charge, please wait to submit your order and payment until you have received confirmation that your account is tax-exempt with Doctor-talk. We are unable to alter invoices after an order has been placed.
Doctor-talk Tax Exemption Program Terms and Conditions
Last updated August 20, 2026
Welcome to the Doctor-talk Tax Exemption Program. Queen City Doctor-talk and/or its affiliates (collectively, “Doctor-talk,” “we,” or “us”) provide Doctor-talk to you subject to these Doctor-talk Terms and Conditions (this “Agreement”). BY CLICKING TO ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ALL TERMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.
1. Requirements for Tax Exemption. To request tax-exempt status in a particular state tax jurisdiction, you must provide us with a tax exemption certificate or other equivalent tax exemption documentation or information acceptable to the relevant tax authority. We reserve the right to reject any request in our sole discretion. If we do not reject your request, then, subject to the terms of this Agreement, our systems will be configured not to collect sales or use taxes from you for that jurisdiction for purchases you make via Doctor-talk-operated websites and over the phone during the exempt time period set forth in your tax exemption documentation or information.
2. Representations, Warranties, and Indemnity. You represent and warrant to us that any tax documentation or information you provide to us is valid and accurately reflects your tax status, and that you will provide updates as needed to ensure the documentation or information remains accurate at all times. All products and services purchased using an account designated with tax-exempt status and shipped to enrolled state tax jurisdictions will not be subject to sales and use tax. You agree not to use your tax-exempt account for the purchase of products or services that are not eligible for tax-exempt status. You further agree that if you do not use the products or services purchased with your tax-exempt account for the purpose for which your tax exemption applies, you will report and pay sales and use taxes directly to the state relating to the products or services to the extent required by law. To qualify for an exemption, you may be required by law to pay us using your organization’s payment method (e.g., a company credit card) and not a personal payment method (e.g., a personal credit card). To the extent you have a Business Account, you acknowledge that if you, or any business user accounts associated with your Business Account, make tax-exempt purchases with a tax exemption certificate associated with the Business Account, those purchases are made with the tax-exempt organization’s funds. You will comply with such requirements to the extent required by law. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any and all claims relating to your breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation set forth in this Section 2.
3. Changes in Status; Termination. We may, in our sole discretion and for any reason, refuse access to Doctor-talk, suspend or revoke your tax configuration for a particular state tax jurisdiction, or terminate your participation in Doctor-talk at any time. If you would like to terminate your participation in Doctor-talk, you may do so by contacting Doctor-talk customer service.
4. Restrictions. Doctor-talk only makes tax-exempt configurations available to customers purchasing products via Doctor-talk-operated websites and over the phone. In addition, we reserve the right to determine which products are eligible for Doctor-talk tax-exempt configuration. If the purchasing entity is left blank on your exemption documentation, it will apply only to any entity participating in Doctor-talk.
5. Additional Jurisdictions. If we begin collecting tax in a new state or local tax jurisdiction, then, regardless of any documentation you have provided to us in the past, you must request tax-exempt status and provide valid exemption documentation for the new jurisdiction for us to consider your request for tax-exempt configuration in that jurisdiction.
6. Changes to Agreement. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes to this Agreement at any time. All changes will be effective upon posting the updated Agreement on the doctor-talk.com website. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE DOCTOR-TALK TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM AFTER WE POST THE UPDATED AGREEMENT WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH CHANGES. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining provisions.
7. Miscellaneous. In addition to this Agreement, your participation in this program is also subject to the doctor-talk.com Conditions of Use and Privacy Notice (including, without limitation, the disclaimer of warranties, limitation of liability, disputes, and applicable law provisions of the Conditions of Use), which are incorporated by reference. To the extent that this Agreement is inconsistent with the Conditions of Use or Privacy Notice, this Agreement will control. You may not assign this Agreement, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Subject to that restriction, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable against the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.