[Foundation-l] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Greenspan illustration project

[George Herbert]

I think that the question was suggesting that the tax implications (having
to do a US W-2 or 1099 IRS form if this is work for hire) for US workers
might matter.

Which may be correct.  The Foundation's in the US and the IRS get picky some
times.  We should have Mike Godwin review, probably.

Alternately, the Foundation can buy the rights to the works for the fee in
question...  I think that approach obviates the taxes issue.


-george william herbert

On Nov 2, 2007 5:37 PM, GerardM <gerard.meijssen at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hoi,
> Sorry for being dense. The WMF has received a substantial gift. It is to
> be
> used for improving illustrations of Wikipedia. Where does the US come in
> and
> what does this have to do with tax implications and why is this of
> relevance
> to this list ?
>
> Once money has been given to the WMF, the WMF can spend the money where it
> wants. People or organisations may deduct taxes under certain conditions.
> If
> these conditions are met is none of our business.
> Thanks,
>    GerardM
>
> On 11/2/07, Thomas Dalton <thomas.dalton at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Is this available to non-US residents? If so, have the various tax
> > implications (for the WMF and the illustrators) been fully considered?
> > I see no mention in your email or the specification of these rather
> > major issues (it is possible I just missed it, of course).
> >
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-george william herbert
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