Mickey7Feb 23

Don't we all hate this

https://lemmy.world/post/43487284

Show threadRetro_unlimitedFeb 23

The store takes your donation, then they donate it and take all the credit.

“Store name” donated $1 million to XYZ Charity.

Show threadEczpurtFeb 23
Not only do they get the credit, they also get tax benefits from the donation.
Show threadCompactFlaxFeb 23
I don’t think they can get a tax break, but they definitely get the media attention.
Show threadJangleJackFeb 23
They totally do, at least in the USA they do. Well documented corporate practice.
Show thread🌞 Alexander Daychilde 🌞

Bring the proof. Because it’s a myth.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/…/7622379002/

So, let’s see your documentation please.

Fact check: Stores cannot use checkout charity funds to offset their own taxes

A viral meme makes the claim that companies use checkout charities to offset their own taxes. Stores cannot legally deduct customer donations.

USA TODAY
Feb 23 at 4:42pmWeb