Today, individuals and companies can receive tax deductions for donations to foundations, non-profit associations and registered religious communities that have been approved by the Swedish Tax Agency. To be approved, it is required that the organization promotes or conducts social welfare activities or scientific research.
The government wants to change this. Among other things, sports, care for children and young people, preparedness and environmental causes could be investigated as possible recipients, according to Forssmed.
"We further strengthen people's own involvement in civil society by encouraging people to give of their resources to what builds society," he says, adding that "it is also about broadening the revenue base for civil society organizations."
Today, a private individual can claim a tax deduction for gifts up to 12,000 kronor, and companies up to 800,000 kronor. When asked whether it might be appropriate to increase the amounts, the Minister of Social Affairs replied, "Politicians can always decide that later."
The assignment is due to be reported in March next year.
