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Originally posted by kaylaluv
Just posting so I can keep track of this thread. You know, I don't really mind paying taxes as a citizen, and I want to pay the principle of my credit card debt, because I bought a product and I shouldn't get it for free, but I'm getting pissed off every time those stupid credit card companies raise their interest rates, even though I have never missed a payment and never paid late - EVER. Chase Bank Visa is the WORST. I wouldn't mind stickin' it to them ... just cuz.
Thanks for the info - I'll look into it some more before doing anything.
How on earth are you going to cope for the next 2-6 years though?
* You wont be able to get a phone contract
* No Utilities company is going to touch you
* You can't pay for most flights and holidays without a credit card
Originally posted by Skywatcher2011
Do you think that sending those three letters could be used for wiping off or forgiving student loans????edit on 5-1-2013 by Skywatcher2011 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Kandinsky
These claims are all over the internet and offer people ways to 'opt out' of paying taxes. In the US, similar scams have a 100% fail-rate in the courts and can end up in jail terms.
This OP is claiming that anyone can just set up an NGO and run a business without paying taxes. It's like 'Oh crap! There's this great loophole that nobody else knows about and 'THEY' haven't closed it! RAWK!!' Not only that, you can wipe out your debts AND never pay taxes.
To set up an NGO is a tough process and you need to prove that your running something on a philanthropic, social and/or charitable basis. Different countries have different terms of agreement and not all NGOs are recognised in major nations if they're originating in countries known for lax law-keeping and corruption.
Tell the US IRS you're a Zimbabwean NGO and they'll want to look up your skirts pretty fast. The UK Inland Revenue won't entertain you. Taxmen aren't in the business of letting people off the hook.
The sad reality is we pay our taxes until we're wealthy enough to employ someone to help us avoid paying them. Tax avoidance is for the rich and the rest of us will find no mercy.
Originally posted by Kandinsky
reply to post by wycky
Fair enough. What are you a 'self employed Consultant' of? What did you tell the these guys you were doing that justified NGO status?
In the US people have paid websites money and found the taxman asking for his money months later after they thought they were off the hook. Be careful.
"The form 3346 is a form provided by the ATO which is a statement by the supplier as to the reason for not quoting an ABN, therefore not collecting GST on the transaction.
You can review the form and details at: www.ato.gov.au...
You will be selecting the box which says the reason for not quoting and ABN is wholly of a private or domestic nature (from the supplier’s perspective). "
Originally posted by pacifier2012
So you add nothing to your country and suck it for all you can get?
Your not an Australian, your a leech!
Originally posted by wycky
The part about OPTUS is not a lie, why would I lie.[
My home Internet is Telstra I have no issue, my phones use OPTUS i can't access the site. I have a friend on OPTUS broadband and can't access the site, I have another friend on Internode which use OPTUS and he can't access the site.
Originally posted by hellobruce
Originally posted by wycky
The part about OPTUS is not a lie, why would I lie.[
My home Internet is Telstra I have no issue, my phones use OPTUS i can't access the site. I have a friend on OPTUS broadband and can't access the site, I have another friend on Internode which use OPTUS and he can't access the site.
because Optus have not blocked it, I am on Optus and can access it....
What reason did Optus giive you when you told them you could not acces that site?
Originally posted by Kandinsky
reply to post by wycky
I'm not understanding how you have NGO status. The letters don't demonstrate NGO status.
The company name in the letter (Synbiz Solutions foundation) is a call-centre business in Hyderabad, India. Basically a service industry with no material supplies to be off-set by the PDF you linked. The PDF describes how an ABN is required when dealing with small enterprises and that taxes can be withheld to ~46.5%
You'll have to be clearer here.
Firstly, I would say that “of course’ Phil would say that...and he is correct. He is employed by the Bank and they are obliged to tell you that.
In fact so will we, as the account is to be used ONLY for N-F-P Purposes.
Have you read the articles of association that you have in your folder ?
Are you fully aware of what is acceptable for the foundation, as clearly outlined in those articles of association ?
Again, if so you will be aware that YOU are able to decide what is appropriate for your foundation as it is “self assessable’ i.e No one can dictate to you what is or is not acceptable use of the foundation.
You can use the card, and or account however you wish, the Bank can NEVER say that you are not using it for N-F-P purposes, as they even have a copy of the Articles on file !....YOU decide what is and is not appropriate...again your foundation is a ‘self assessable’ entity.
You need to be fully aware of your sovereignty, and the fact that no ‘purported authority’ has any right to dictate to you any longer. Now the BANK will of course will advise you to use the account appropriately to cover themselves, BUT they have right or jurisdiction or power to do so UNLESS you give it to them. You have no need to ask for their permission or have to report to them in any way shape or form from now on, nor would you ever consent to an audit or any approach from the bank to try and make you change the account.... i would never even think to agree with them....and for the record, with over 500 foundations established by us, we have NEVER been approached by them to do so.
Who are they to tell you what to do with the foundation and or its money ? If you stand behind your right as a FREE being and have conviction in your beliefs, then any attempt by a ‘purported authority’ to control or dictate to you will be in vain. I would also refrain from having much to do with them at all.... they have no understanding of the entity that you have established nor its use, and you will only confuse both them and you if you try and have them assist you. They should be used for any admin issue...but thats it in our opinion.
I hope that clarifies for you that it is YOU who decides what is appropriate use for your N-F-P entity from now on.
Originally posted by wycky
I determine that my business has an NGO status,
Originally posted by hellobruce
Originally posted by wycky
I determine that my business has an NGO status,
Sorry, that makes no sense at all. There are only 2 different types of organisations, government and non government. You do not decide to set up a NGO, as you cannot set up a government organisation...
You seem confused.
Originally posted by wycky
An NGO Non Government Organisation means that the Government / ATO has no access to my records
A normal business setup is a Government Organisation, it means that the Government and ATO can access your.
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