The disagreement centered on whether Mayo Clinic qualifies as an 'educational organization' for tax purposes.
A federal judge on Tuesday sided with Mayo Clinic in a dispute over $11.5 million in tax refunds, which the Rochester, Minnesota–based nonprofit claimed it was owed.
The government had argued that Mayo isn't entitled to the funds because it didn't qualify as "an educational organization" during the seven relevant tax years that fall between 2003 and 2012.
Judge Eric C. Tostrud in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota granted summary judgment for Mayo and denied the government's competing motion for summary judgment.
Steven Porter is an associate content manager and Strategy editor for HealthLeaders, a Simplify Compliance brand.