Tax Deductibility of Donations
You can help SONGTSEN by making a tax-deductible donation of any amount. Donations can be earmarked for specific projects or areas of interest (or you may choose to let Songtsen apply your contribution towards projects with the highest priority).
Donations made to non-profit charity organizations that are entitled to receiving donations are eligible for a tax reduction equaled to 50% of the sum donated, with a global limit of 6% taxable income.
As early as its creation, ACEC and Siddhartha were supported by Fondation Padmasambhava, which is placed under the aegis of Fondation de France. For donors, the interest lies in the fact that donations given to a foundation under the aegis of Fondation de France are eligible for a reduction of taxes. For every donation, Fondation de France automatically sends the donor a receipt that indicates the requirements of the fiscal administration, which Songtsen can not perform directly. If you desire your donation to be tax-deductible, donations by cheque should be made to the order of the “Fondation Padmasambhava - Fondation de France” or enter this name on the form of your automatic bank transfer to the Foundation’s account according to the recurring period that suits you. It will simply be necessary for you to send us a copy of the automatic bank transfer. In the case where you do not wish to benefit from this financial advantage or where it is not relevant, you may make your cheque out to the order of "ACEC", "Padmakara", "Siddhartha" or "Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation" on the form of your automatic bank transfer.
Information for international donors
Please note that your sponsorship support and all contributions to Songtsen are tax-deductible in the following countries:
Please contact us for more information regarding tax deductible donations in other countries or consult your accountant or legal advisor.
FRANCE
Songtsen is a non-profit organization established under ACEC according to French Law (Loi de 1901).
SONGTSEN is a non-profit organization with tax id #___________. Accordingly, all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by French law.
RCS: 391 463 494
Organization: ASSOCIATION PADMAKARA
PORTUGAL
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SWITZERLAND
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UK
SONGTSEN is a registered non-profit charity under British law, under Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation, with Charity Commission Registration No: 284845.
UK Residents: Please note that making your membership fee under Gift Aid is another way of supporting our charitable work. For UK Residents: Donations Under Gift Aid Making your membership fee or donation under 'Gift Aid' will enable Songtsen, a registered charity, to benefit from an additional 28 pence for every £1 given. If you are a UK Taxpayer, paying annual income tax (or capital gains tax) to the level of your donation, and would like to assist us in this way, please check the Gift Aid option on the online donation form or download the PDF form.
USA
SONGTSEN is registered as a private foundation in the U.S.A., under the legal name Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation, Registration No: 2529493 and tax id # 20-2141617 under the Non-Profit Charity Act (53-8-1 to 53-8-99 NMSA 1978). KRF has applied to the Internal Revenue Service for recognition as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and we expect approval before the end of this year (2006).
Accordingly, all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law.
You can find useful information on the IRS official site at www.irs.gov. For any questions you have about donating to charities, please see www.guidestar.org, which provides helpful tax information. Please call +33 (0) 5 53 50 75 24 or email info@songtsen.org if you have any further questions about tax-deductible donations or Songtsen’s financial integrity.
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