is it illegal to host a charity drive or selling door to door or a bake sale illegal i want to host a community drive by having a face paint or bakesale for children Hospital to buy toys for the kids
2007-06-08 17:25:26 · 8 answers · asked by Adriana E 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Call your state's Department Of Revenue. There are certain guidelines for raising funds for charities. These vary from state to state, so it is best to get the information from your own state's Department of Revenue.
2007-06-08 17:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, you are encouraged to raise money for charity in any legal way (bake sale yes, prostitution no).
If you do not register as a charity with the IRS and your state, people who give you money cannot deduct it on their taxes and you cannot tell them they can.
If you are not registered as a charity, the money you make may be taxable to you, although you might be able to take a charitable deduction for the money you donate to the hospital.
Also, your town may require you to have a permit for the specific fundraising activity you are thinking about--the bake sale, door-to-door, etc. Check with your town or county business license department.
Good luck! The world needs people like you!
2007-06-09 01:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by raichasays 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your local police department can tell you about door-to-door. You may need to register as a charity to claim the exemptions.
For a bake sale , church groups and schools often have a health department exemption for sales.
2007-06-09 00:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not illegal to have a charity drive.
But you would want to speak with someone at city hall before doing it.
Some events that are done for charity may require a permit.
So it would be a good idea to speak with someone at city hall before scheduling an event.
2007-06-09 01:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by joseph s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local city council to see if you need a permit. I think what you are doing is really great.
2007-06-09 00:29:23 · answer #5 · answered by DOT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awww.. that is really sweet!.. but i have no idea if it is illegal!.. sorry! why dont u ask some officials near your area?
2007-06-09 00:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by jOn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your constitution to find the answer.
2007-06-09 00:47:37 · answer #7 · answered by Martin N 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call ur city hall
2007-06-09 00:33:54 · answer #8 · answered by ** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋