EU Urges UK to End Discrimination Against Foreign Charities
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The European Commission has formally requested the United Kingdom to amend domestic laws that affect the submission of donations to foreign charities. Currently, the UK allows tax relief for gifts to charities, but only when they are established in the country itself. Charities in other EU countries are excluded from this relief and the commission considers this as discriminatory and in breach of EU laws, AFX reports. The request comes in the form of a 'reasoned opinion'. The United Kingdom has two months to provide a reply, otherwise it may face court action.
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Charity News Online
The European Commission has formally requested the United Kingdom to amend domestic laws that affect the submission of donations to foreign charities. Currently, the UK allows tax relief for gifts to charities, but only when they are established in the country itself. Charities in other EU countries are excluded from this relief and the commission considers this as discriminatory and in breach of EU laws, AFX reports. The request comes in the form of a 'reasoned opinion'. The United Kingdom has two months to provide a reply, otherwise it may face court action.
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