The federation responded to the accusations by saying that, as an organization receiving no financial support from the government, charging fees to cover administrative expenses is essential. Instead, they were stored at its Wuxi warehouses, he said. He also claimed Suntech never handed over the solar energy facilities it donated to be used as prizes for schools taking part in a contest to foster innovation among youngsters. Once they get it, the federation will not strictly check whether the promised donation is ever delivered." However, a Beijing Times report quoted him as saying: "(You) have to donate the extra money to China Charity Federation in cash, which is an unwritten rule. Luo Fanhua, a former employee of the Copyright Society of China, accused the federation of selling the invoices.Ĭhina Daily was unable to contact Luo. Regulations state companies that donate money or goods to charitable funds can enjoy tax cuts, but they need an invoice as proof. Suntech Power Holdings Co is displayed at China Wind Power 2009 in Beijing, Oct 15,2009.īEIJING - A major charity organization has denied accusations that it asked a donor to pay extra money before it would issue an invoice for tax deductions.Ĭhina Charity Federation on Wednesday released a statement on its website insisting the donation in question - 50,000 yuan ($7,800) from Beijing Chuangxinzhongyi - was to cover administration costs.Ĭhuangxinzhongyi's parent company, Suntech Power Holdings, a solar energy firm in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, received an invoice in April this year for a promised donation of goods worth 15 million yuan.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |