[OSGeo-Conf] Tax Implications of FOSS4G

[Dave McIlhagga]

One would need a US Tax expert to weigh in to know the definitive answer -- but intuitively, it would seem impossible for a taxable organization to take in revenue that results in profit for the organization as a whole.

If there's another way - I'd suggest that's something OSGeo would need to get it's own tax advice on, and establish as a basis for future events. Otherwise, we're all just dealing with hearsay.

Dave



On 2013-07-12, at 10:03 AM, Jeroen Ticheler <jeroen.ticheler at geocat.net> wrote:

> Hi Kate,
> Thanks! But what is the meaning of "extending the tax exempt status" of e.g. the Eclipse Foundation? From your comment below this "umbrella capability" becomes an empty shell if OSGeo in the end still requires the tax payment on income.
> Thanks,
> Jeroen
> 
> On 12 jul. 2013, at 15:56, Kate Chapman <kate at maploser.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Jeroen,
>> 
>> Once a payment is made to OSGEO it would be income for the organization. If perhaps OSGEO were to not get approved for tax exempt status in the US they would then owe tax on it as income.
>> 
>> Kate
>> 
>> 
> 
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