PCNC donee accreditations expire on March 31, 2008
PCNC donee accreditations expire on March 31, 2008
(Revenue Memorandum Circular 14-08, January 22, 2008)
In Executive Order (EO) No. 671, circularized under Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 88-2007, the function of accrediting donee institutions has been transferred from the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) to certain government agencies.
In RMC 14-08, it has been clarified that PCNC certifications issued as of November 15, 2007 will be valid only until March 31, 2008.
Hence, donee institutions are being directed to renew their accreditation before the said date with the proper accrediting government entity as follows:
Department of Social Welfare and Development for charitable and/or social welfare organizations, foundations and associations including but not limited to those engaged in youth, child, women, family, disabled persons, older persons, welfare and development
Department of Science and Technology – for organizations, asso-ciations and foundations primarily engaged in research and other Scientific activities
Philippine Sports Commission – for organizations, foundations and associations primarily engaged in sports development
National Council for Culture and Arts - for organizations, foundations and associations primarily engaged in cultural activities
Commission on Higher Education – for organizations, foundations and association primarily engaged in educational activities.
Donations to non-accredited donees are not guaranteed the full deductibility of the contributions and their exemption from donor’s tax.
Donors are also reminded to check the accreditation status of the recipients of their donations if they want to ensure that they will fully enjoy the tax relief for their charitable deeds.
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