Tax Treatment Resources

North Carolina’s not for profit hospitals and health systems support the current non-profit sales and property tax laws and also support efforts to exempt non-profits from paying sales taxes.

In return for being exempt from certain taxes, non-profit hospitals have a special responsibility to deliver a variety of benefits to serve the needs of their communities. Hospitals report publicly on community benefit activities, which include financial assistance for those in need, as well as a wide range of programs and services designed to meet the current and future health needs of all those they serve. In addition, hospitals and health systems support emergency preparedness for all types of disasters; education, research and training for the next generation of caregivers; and clinics for underserved communities, as well as a range of programs aimed at keeping their communities healthy and productive.