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When the cashier asks if I want to round up and donate my 28¢ to help sick kids in hospitals (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/memes@lemmy.world
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[–] 13 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Is that on a company by company basis? Because I used to think the same until I saw a receipt from Panda Express that said to hold on to it so you can claim the donation on your taxes. Which would mean Panda can’t claim it on their taxes.

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  • [–] 19 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Usually they can't do that.

    You're not giving companies a tax break you're just contributing to their marketing / good will budget. They collect so they 'can be good cooperate citizens' and hand someone a giant check and make a press release.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Not saying someone in the company would get a kickback for their choice "charity". Or that the charity chosen is a tax shelter for board members.

    Even if their not getting direct tax relief, never assume goodwill.

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