Internal Revenue Service Request For Comment On Provisions Of The Internal Revenue Code Notice 2011-20

On March 31, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released this request for comment (RFC) on provisions of the Internal Revenue Code governing tax-exempt organizations to hospitals or other health care organizations that are recognized as organizations. The IRS solicited comments as to whether existing guidance relating to the Code provisions governing tax-exempt organizations is sufficient for those tax-exempt organizations planning to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) through an accountable care organization and, if not, what additional guidance is needed as well. The IRS also solicited comments concerning whether guidance is needed regarding the . . .