Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Re: Website EasyHack: Ask users to contribute while they are running their download

On 10/16/2012 02:03 PM, Jean Weber wrote:
> On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 6:44 PM, webmaster-Kracked_P_P
> <webmaster@krackedpress.com> wrote:
> > Does anyone know of any other countries, or local areas, that restrict
> > direct donations to an organization like TDF.
> AFAIK, an organisation registered in Australia needs a permit to
> solicit (request) donations from the public. However, Australians can
> donate to any organisation they wish, whether within Australia or not.
>
> --Jean
I do not think in the US there are any restrictions about giving money
to any organization (Wikipedia, TDF, etc).

The primary legal issue is if the donation is tax deductible; is the
group a recognized charity by the IRS and properly organized according
to Federal and State laws governing charities in the US.

I suspect many countries have similar laws/attitudes of you can give to
anyone (or group) but can only claim tax deductions to locally
registered non-profits/charities.

-- 
Jay Lozier
jslozier@gmail.com


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