Does the Japanese govt provide any incentive to its citizens and corporations to donate to nonprofits?

[Scott Jensen]

Here in the US, citizens and corporations can write off donations to
tax-exempt nonprofits. Does the Japanese government do the same and/or
something else to encourage citizens and corporations to donate to nonprofit
organizations in their country?

Scott Jensen

[g***@dmztest.vsr.ambisys.net]

Hi Scott,

Post by Scott Jensen
Here in the US, citizens and corporations can write off donations to
tax-exempt nonprofits. Does the Japanese government do the same and/or
something else to encourage citizens and corporations to donate to nonprofit
organizations in their country?

Yes, as long as the organization is certified by the Tax Agency
individuals can take a deduction for up to 25% of your taxable
employment income. In one of the more self-serving moves, the
government also allows deductions for contributions to political
parties. I'm not sure what the rules are for corporations.

GSF

[Scott Jensen]

Post by g***@dmztest.vsr.ambisys.net

Post by Scott Jensen
Here in the US, citizens and corporations can write
off donations to tax-exempt nonprofits. Does the
Japanese government do the same and/or
something else to encourage citizens and
corporations to donate to nonprofit organizations
in their country?

Yes, as long as the organization is certified by the
Tax Agency individuals can take a deduction for
up to 25% of your taxable employment income.

Can international non-profit organizations get certified for
donation-raising purposes?

Post by g***@dmztest.vsr.ambisys.net
In one of the more self-serving moves, the
government also allows deductions for contributions
to political parties.

Interesting. Here in America that wouldn't be allowed.

Post by g***@dmztest.vsr.ambisys.net
I'm not sure what the rules are for corporations.

Anyone know?

Scott Jensen

[Scott Jensen]

a baking pan, and fill with a thick bed of onions,
celery, green onions, and parsley.
Place roast on top with fat side up.
Place uncovered in 500° oven for 20 minutes, reduce oven to 325°.
Bake till medium rare (150°) and let roast rest.
Pour stock over onions and drippings, carve the meat and
place the slices in the au jus.



Bisque à l?Enfant

Honor the memory of Grandma with this dish by utilizing her good
silver soup tureen and her great grandchildren (crawfish, crab or
lobster will work just as well, however this dish is classically
made with crawfish).

Stuffed infant heads, stuffed crawfish heads, stuffed crab or lobster shells;
make patties if shell or head is not available
(such as with packaged crawfish, crab, or headless baby).
Flour
oil
onions
bell peppers
garlic salt, pepper, etc.
3 cups chicken stock
2 sticks butter
3 tablespoons oil

First stuff the heads, or make the patties (see index)
then fry or bake.
Set aside to drain on paper towels.
Make a roux with butter, oil and flour,
brown vegetables in the roux, then add chicken stock and
allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the patties or stuffed heads, and some loose crawfish,
lobster, long piglet, or what have you.
Cook on low for 15 minutes, then allow it to set for at least
15 minutes more.
Serve over steamed rice; this dish is very impressive!

[g***@dmztest.vsr.ambisys.net]

breasts will work wonderfully also.

4 whole umbilical chords (or baby breasts, or chicken breasts)
4 thin slices of smoked ham, and Gruyere cheese
Flour
eggwash (milk and eggs)
seasoned bread crumbs
1 onion
minced
salt
pepper
butter
olive oil

Pound the breasts flat (parboil first if using umbilical
cords so they won?t be tough).
Place a slice of ham and cheese on each, along with some minced onion
then fold in half, trimming neatly.
Dredge in flour, eggwash, then seasoned breadcrumbs;
allow to sit for a few minutes.
Sauté in butter and olive oil until golden brown,
about 6 minutes on each side.



Shish Kababes

As old as the hills, this technique has employed seafood, beef, pork, lamb,
poultry, and vegetables; just about anything can be grilled, and young humans
are no exception!

High quality marinade (Teriyaki and garlic perhaps)
1 inch cubes of tender meat, preferably from the nursery
Onions
bell peppers
Wooden or metal skewers

Marinate the meat overnight.
Get the grill good and hot while placing meat, vegetables, and
fruit such as pineapples or cherries on the skewers.
Don?t be afraid to use a variety of meats.
Grill to medium rare,
serve with garlic cous-cous and sautéed asparagus.
Coffee and sherbet for desert then walnuts, cheese, and port.
Cigars for the gentlemen (and ladies if they so desire)!



Crock-Pot Crack Baby

When the quivering, hopelessly addicted crack baby succumbs to death,
get him immediately butchered and into the crock-pot, so that any
remaining toxins will not be fatal. But don?t cook it too long,
because like Blowfish, there is a perfect medium between the poisonous
and the stimulating. Though it may not have the same effect on your
guests, a whole chicken cooked in this fashion is also mighty tasty.

1 newborn - cocaine addicted, freshly expired, cleaned and butchered
Carrots
onions
leeks
celery
bell pepper
potatoes
Salt
pepper
garlic, etc
4 cups water

Cut the

[Scott Jensen]

slowly to the stock,
so that it remains boiling the whole time.
Cover the pot and simmer till vegetables are tender
(2 hours approximately).
Continue seasoning to taste.
Before serving, add butter and pasta,
serve piping with hot bread and butter.



Offspring Rolls

Similar to Vietnamese style fried rolls, they have lots of meat
(of course this can consist of chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp).
Who can resist this classic appetizer; or light lunch served with
a fresh salad? Versatility is probably this recipe?s greatest virtue,
as one can use the best part of a prime, rare, yearling, or the
morticians occasional horror: a small miracle stopped short by a
drunk driver, or the innocent victim of a drive-by shooting...

2 cups finely chopped very young human flesh
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup bean sprouts
5 sprigs green onion, finely chopped
5 cloves minced garlic
4-6 ounces bamboo shoots
Sherry
chicken broth
oil for deep frying (1 gallon)
Salt
pepper
soy & teriyaki
minced ginger, etc.
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water
1 egg beaten

Make the stuffing:
Marinate the flesh in a mixture of soy and teriyaki sauces
then stir fry in hot oil for till brown - about 1 minute, remove.
Stir-fry the vegetables.
Put the meat back into the wok and adjust the seasoning.
De-glaze with sherry, cooking off the alcohol.
Add broth (optional) cook a few more minutes.
Add the cornstarch, cook a few minutes till thick,
then place the stuffing into a colander and cool;
2 hours
Wrap the rolls:
Place 3 tablespoons of stuffing in the wrap, roll tightly -
corner nearest you first, fold 2 side corners in,
wrap till remaining corner is left.
Brush with egg, seal, and all

[g***@dmztest.vsr.ambisys.net]

Hmmmm...

Post by Scott Jensen
Can international non-profit organizations get certified for
donation-raising purposes?

It's possible, but I'm pretty sure you would have to set up a local
Japan entity as a non-profit to accept the donations, and provide a lot
of documenntation otherwise the Tax Agency would have no way (other
than just taking your word for it) that donated funds were being used
in a way consistent with non-profit status under Japanese law. You'd
need to get some specialized local accounting and legal help both to
get the structure set up and to make sure you stayed within the
operational guidelines.

But don't take my word for it. If you're serious about pursuing this
you should talk to professionals. Maybe contact some non-profits in
Japan with similar orientations and get some referrals?

GSF