Sunday 24 February 2013

Tax rebate and the apples are good.

Hi Val
Alongside this useful apple selling exercise, it might be worth mentioning on TAG that for every €50 donated separately to this charity, 66% is deductible from their income tax by French taxpayers, so the real cost is only €17.  The leaflet given out by the Lions Club apple sellers is from the Guide Dogs charity in Toulouse, so it's all very local to us here.  It explains how this tax reimbursement works, and says that the required tax receipt will be given to all donors.
xx Chris

PS  The apples are excellent, we, the dogs and horses are thoroughly enjoying them!   
Val says  This rebate does apply to any contribution to a registered charity.
Chris says  I meant to finish the note by saying that a French taxpayer able to donate €50 can actually send €150 and end up spending no more than he/she could afford.