- Dietary supplements and vitamins can be considered as drugs, groceries, or food depending on the state
- Sales tax on these products varies by state, with some states exempting them while others tax them
- Some states base taxability on labels and FDA approval
- Certain states have specific conditions for sales tax or exemptions on these products
- Some states exempt vitamins and supplements purchased with food stamps or through specific programs
- Labels with “drug facts” may trigger tax as prescription or nonprescription drugs in some states
- Sales tax on food and groceries, including vitamins and supplements, is subject to change in many states
- Selling vitamins and supplements in multiple states can be complex in terms of sales tax compliance
Source: taxconnex.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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