IRS probes UnitedHealth tax filings and private-equity deals for doctor groups slow down

UnitedHealth disclosed that the IRS has opened an investigation into its tax filings for 2017-2020, seeking to increase the company’s taxable income and potentially raise its tax bill for those years and beyond.

The probe could result in a larger tax liability for the health insurer, adding uncertainty to its financial outlook and prompting the company to address the issue in a recent regulatory filing.

The newsletter also notes a broader trend of slowing private-equity activity in acquisitions of physician groups, suggesting tighter capital conditions in the healthcare sector.