On 9/28/18 9:12 PM, Jim Higgins wrote:
Outside the realm of politics there are no legal requirements for ACCEPTING donations.
Depending upon your legal jurisdiction, there are legal issues regarding
acceptance of donations.
The legal requirements applicable to a business like Groups.IO involve how they are accounted for once received.
You really don't understand how over-arching the department of revenue
in some states, counties, and towns can be.
legal opinions followed by a disclaimer saying you aren't a lawyer is to
spread FUD - fear, uncertainty and doubt.
I take it you aren't aware of the legal disclaimers required, by both
lawyers, and non-lawyers, when it comes to relaying information about
the law.
Why would it not be legally possible to accept donations nation-wide?
Because literally every possible legal jurisdiction within the United
States, has its own rules on both soliciting, and accepting donations.
They aren't taxable by the states the donors live in like payments for
Depending upon legal jurisdiction, both the recipient, and giver may be
required to pay a tax on the contribution. This is addition to any
fees, licenses, or other charges that are incurred, prior to accepting
the donation.
goods or services rendered are, so state boundaries aren't a
consideration. So where's the problem?
State boundaries are a consideration. So are county boundaries. So are
city/village/town boundaries. International borders are also a
consideration.
It isn't just taxes. It also involves licenses.
Internationally? Who cares what the regulations in Whatchamacallitstan?
They apply to the donor, not to the
Because if you accept a donation from the wrong person, you get to go to
jail. And no, I'm not talking about political donations. I'm talking
about donations to non-profits.
jonathon
