Tax Deduction for Uncompensated Emergency Medical Care

Year: 2007

Resolution Number: 74

Action Taken: No Action

Status:

Author(s): Anil K. Tibrewal, MD

Sponsor: Anil K. Tibrewal, MD, Jackson County

On behalf of:

Committee: B (Legislation)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislative changes to help alleviate the financial burden of physicians by amending the Internal Revenue Service tax code of 1986 to allow board certified physicians to partially offset the cost of providing uncompensated care through a tax deduction equal to the amount that would be paid under a Medicare fee schedule payment.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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