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Diet and Weight Loss Programs

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Diet and weight loss programs are not taxable. However, some products and supplements sold as part of the program may be taxable.

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Diet and weight loss programs help clients get or keep a goal weight. Below are some examples of taxable and nontaxable services and products.

Service or Product	Taxable or Not Taxable	Examples
Diet and weight loss programs	Not Taxable	Creating menu and exercise plans Counseling individuals or a group Monitoring weight and body measurements
Dietary supplements labeled with “Supplemental Facts"	Taxable	Amino acids Antioxidants Enzymes Herbal supplements Immune supports Vitamins and minerals For more information see Dietary Supplements.
Program products sold to a customer	Taxable	Program products sold to a customer Books Dietary supplements Meal replacement bars that contain sweeteners and no flour Training materials Do not pay sales and use tax when you purchase these products; give your supplier a completed Form ST3, Certificate of Exemption. Specify the Resale exemption.
Ready to eat meal plans	Taxable	These meals are ready to eat at the time of sale. For more information see Prepared Food.
Meal plans that require cooking or heating	Not taxable	These meals require cooking or heating after the sale. For more information see Food and Food Ingredients.

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