From 8e0502f413dd55a92bfaea0e3e5d7d15fcffc674 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020 14:36:54 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] update nlnet FAQ --- nlnet.mdwn | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/nlnet.mdwn b/nlnet.mdwn index b04982277..74025e91f 100644 --- a/nlnet.mdwn +++ b/nlnet.mdwn @@ -81,6 +81,14 @@ between being "financially rewarded with charitable donations" and you!) If it's longer, then, well, this is really no different from having given a "quote" for a job. If that's really problematic we may be able to sort something out. +* Q: So do I pay any tax on what I get paid? + - A: This is a question that you will have to ask your *Accountant*. In + most jurisdictions, Charitable Gifts (which is what NLnet gives you) + are entirely tax-free, however beyond a certain point some jurisdictions + might start taxing it. Bottom line: it is **your** responsibility to + check with **your** Accountant. Not ours, and not NLnet's. We can + help get you through the "Understanding Hoops" on that however it is + definitely your responsibility and your responsibility alone. * Q: What was that about a Memorandum of Understanding? - A: Part of NLnet's funding remit (under the EU Horizon 2020 Programme) and also part of the protection for yourself and for @@ -88,6 +96,10 @@ between being "financially rewarded with charitable donations" and associated Grant's MoU. Note and reinforcement reminder: *this is not a contract*, it is simply for the NLnet Foundation's "Accountability and Audit trails" and is entirely private. + Also note that the MoU specifically states (reinforcing the above) + that you agree that it's your responsibility to contact an Accountant + and to comply with local Tax Law regarding the donations that you + receive. * Q: What about my privacy in that regard? - A: NLnet do not give out confidential names and addresses and we request that you communicate that information directly to them -- 2.30.2