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Re: GitHub Sponsors

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Post by paulddraper »

diggan wrote: post #61
paulddraper wrote: post #50

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> Now, with Microsoft owning it, they have given up on that idea since Microsoft mainly get their profits elsewhere. Is that really an issue? How much did has Google's non-monetization of Chrome hurt the product vs helped it?

Yes, it is an issue. Why would Microsoft prioritize development and improvements of GitHub when they don't earn a profit from it? When (in the future) Microsoft needs to earn more profits, they have to make a choice. Either they improve GitHub and get more developers on board with X. Or, they improve their Cloud Hosting service, which actually improve profits. Since GitHub is basically just a cost (with the hopeful p…

> when they don't earn a profit from it?

Developers, developers, developers.

Re: GitHub Sponsors

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Post by radium3d »

radium3d wrote: post #290
xwdv wrote: post #280

I don’t like this. There has always been a purity around writing open source software simply for the benefit of mankind. Let’s not kid ourselves, probably no one is going to make a living from github sponsors, and projects that bring in any significant money are probably written by developers who already make good money do something else anyway. This would basically be beer money to them. You would be amazed at how p…

Don't let them manipulate you. Assert your policy that they are paying for the software as it is at the time of donation. I would donate with the same thought without any expectations of further development because of my donation. Only that the software has already helped me in its current state.

Just wanted to add that you as a developer put the work up-front so there absolutely should be no expectation that the donation is for future work but instead for the work that has already been done.

Re: GitHub Sponsors

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Post by jjeaff »

jsjohnst wrote: post #506
jjeaff wrote: post #495

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You don't need an invoice to make something a business expenses and or tax deduction. Even in the case of an audit, the bank or credit card statement showing who the money was paid to is enough. Now, if you are giving cash, you would definitely need an invoice.

This is just flat wrong advice in every jurisdiction I’ve worked in and further wouldn’t fly at any employer. The bank statement may provide the WHO in the transaction, but the invoice / receipt / similar provides the most important part, the WHAT that was paid for.

No, you are wrong. Sure, employers will all have their own rules. But I am talking about IRS substantiation.

The IRS lists out the different forms of documentation needed to support your expenses.

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employe...

You can see right there under Expenses that credit card statements as well as cancelled checks are valid documentation for a write-off.

Re: GitHub Sponsors

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Post by jjeaff »

ambentzen wrote: post #497
jjeaff wrote: post #495

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You don't need an invoice to make something a business expenses and or tax deduction. Even in the case of an audit, the bank or credit card statement showing who the money was paid to is enough. Now, if you are giving cash, you would definitely need an invoice.

That is not gonna fly where I am from. Our external accountant, CPA type guy, will absolutely hound our ass, and charge his hourly rate doing it, for the invoice corresponding to the VISA card charge.

Well of course the business can have their own policies. I am just saying what the law is and what the IRS is allowed to require you to keep. You don't have to keep receipts. There are lots of other acceptable forms of documentation.

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employe...

Re: GitHub Sponsors

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Post by jsjohnst »

jjeaff wrote: post #513
jsjohnst wrote: post #506

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is just flat wrong advice in every jurisdiction I’ve worked in and further wouldn’t fly at any employer. The bank statement may provide the WHO in the transaction, but the invoice / receipt / similar provides the most important part, the WHAT that was paid for.

No, you are wrong. Sure, employers will all have their own rules. But I am talking about IRS substantiation. The IRS lists out the different forms of documentation needed to support your expenses. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employe... You can see right there under Expenses that credit card statements as well as cancelled checks are valid documentation for a write-off.

From your link:

> Your supporting documents should show the amount paid and a description that shows the amount was for a business expense.

A credit card statement typically doesn’t fulfill the second half of that requirement. That doesn’t mean the card statement isn’t a valid supporting document, just that it wasn’t enough by itself.

I too read an IRS document once, that doesn’t make me an expert on accounting. However, when every single finance person has stated that the WHAT was as important and then your own link says that too, I generally would back down and admit maybe I misunderstood and/or made a mistake. YMMV.

Re: GitHub Sponsors

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Post by sandra101 »

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albertoandcodistributors@gmail.com

My budget is under $400 to $800.

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Timeline to get this logo projects done should be under 2 to 3 weeks, it's depends on you.

My associate will be making the payment available to you through cashier's check that will be sending to you. After you received the check and cashed it, you can start working on the logo.

Please let me know if you have any questions, You just have to understand that my business associate is handle payment method through check this time around doing to the system hacking problem they're facing right now., That why you have to send me your details now. they'll make the check available as soon as possible. Your Name, Address, City, State, Zip code, Phone number is needed,

Best Regards

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