Donations by individuals: tax reduction raised to 60% up to 20% of income
The Patronage Act raises the income tax reduction for donations to charities and organisations of general interest from 50% to 60% and the ceiling from 10% to 20% of taxable income (Article 200 of the General Tax Code). Any excess is carried forward over the following five years. The measure applies to donations made from 1 January 2003.
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
According to the Ministry of Finance as quoted by the Senate rapporteur, the additional tax expenditure is estimated at €73 million (€65 million for the higher rate, €8 million for the higher ceiling), out of a total expenditure of €390 million in 2003 according to the Ways and Means annex.
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Procedure timeline
Follow the progress of this fiscal measure through the different stages of the parliamentary procedure.
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Council of Ministers
Validation interne
Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration