The law of tax-exempt healthcare organizations / Thomas K. Hyatt, Bruce R. Hopkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hyatt, Thomas K.

Contributor:

Hopkins, Bruce R.

Series:

Wiley Nonprofit Law, Finance and Management Series

Wiley Nonprofit Law, Finance and Management Series ; v.225

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health facilities--Taxation--Law and legislation--United States.

Health facilities.

Hospitals--Taxation--Law and legislation--United States.

Hospitals.

Tax exemption--Law and legislation--United States.

Tax exemption.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1153 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : J. Wiley & Sons, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A complete and up-to-date legal resource for administrators of tax-exempt healthcare organizations, the Third Edition equips you with a comprehensive, one-volume source of detailed information on federal, state, and local laws covering tax-exempt healthcare organizations. The Third Edition of this practical, down-to-earth book tackles complex legal issues by providing you with plain-English explanations and the appropriate legal citations for further research.

Contents:

The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations, Third Edition; About the Authors; Book Citations; Contents; Preface; Part I: Introduction to the Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations; Chapter 1: Rationale for Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations; 1.1 DEFINING TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS; 1.2 RATIONALES FOR TAX EXEMPTION; 1.3 CATEGORIES OF TAX-EXEMPT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS; 1.4 CHARITABLE HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS; 1.5 THE LAW OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS; 1.6 RELIEF OF POVERTY; 1.7 PROMOTION OF HEALTH; 1.8 SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS

Chapter 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Tax Exemption 2.1 SOURCE OF TAX EXEMPTION; 2.2 ADVANTAGES OF TAX EXEMPTION; 2.3 DISADVANTAGES OF TAX EXEMPTION; 2.4 ALTERNATIVES TO TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; 2.5 NO CONTRACT, THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES, RIGHT OF ACTION, OR CHARITABLE TRUST; Chapter 3: Criticisms of Tax Exemption; 3.1 CRITICISMS IN GENERAL; 3.2 CRITICISMS OF TAX EXEMPTION FOR HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS; 3.3 THE COMMERCIALITY DOCTRINE; Part II: Fundamental Exempt Organization Principles Applied to Healthcare Organizations

Chapter 4: Private Inurement, Private Benefit, and Excess Benefit Transactions 4.1 ESSENCE OF PRIVATE INUREMENT; 4.2 THE REQUISITE INSIDER; 4.3 PHYSICIANS AS INSIDERS; 4.4 PRIVATE INUREMENT-SCOPE AND TYPES; 4.5 PRIVATE INUREMENT PER SE; 4.6 ESSENCE OF PRIVATE BENEFIT; 4.7 PRIVATE INUREMENT AND PRIVATE BENEFIT DISTINGUISHED; 4.8 A CASE STUDY; 4.9 EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS; Chapter 5: Public Charities and Private Foundations; 5.1 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS; 5.2 PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS-DONATIVE ENTITIES

5.3 PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS-SERVICE PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS 5.4 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE TWO CATEGORIES OF PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARITIES AS APPLIED TO HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS; 5.5 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS; 5.6 RELATIONSHIPS CREATED FOR AVOIDANCE PURPOSES; 5.7 INCOME ATTRIBUTION RULES; 5.8 RELIANCE BY GRANTORS AND CONTRIBUTORS; 5.9 PRIVATE FOUNDATION RULES; Chapter 6: Community Benefit; 6.1 COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND OPERATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES; 6.2 THE TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD; 6.3 THE NEW COMMUNITY BENEFIT STANDARD

Chapter 7: Lobbying and Political Activities 7.1 LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES LIMITATION; 7.2 BUSINESS EXPENSE DEDUCTION RULES AND LOBBYING; 7.3 FEDERAL DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING; 7.4 THE POLITICAL ACTIVITIES LIMITATION; 7.5 BUSINESS EXPENSE DEDUCTION RULES AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES; 7.6 INTERNET ACTIVITIES; 7.7 PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES; 7.8 POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF SOCIALWELFARE ORGANIZATIONS; Part III: Tax Status of Healthcare Provider and Supplier Organizations; Chapter 8: Hospitals; 8.1 FEDERAL TAX LAW DEFINITION OF HOSPITAL; 8.2 PRIVATE CHARITABLE HOSPITALS

8.3 PUBLIC HOSPITALS

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-281-31784-5

9786611317843

0-470-37152-8

OCLC:

476191484