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Anton Kovalyov in an article on "Spraggett on Chess" website
Brad, with all due respect, I think you have misconstrued what the auditor has told you.
In this scenario, a tax receipt can be issued, but it is because Phil has issued a cheque to the CFC, not because he has expense receipts for FIDE meeting.
To clarify, break it down into 2 transactions:
Phil has $XXX in expenses to FIDE meeting: CFC pays Phil $XXX to reimburse him.
Phil gives CFC cheque for $YYY: CFC gives Phil tax receipt for $YYY.
If perhaps $XXX = $YYY, that is irrelevant.
It sounds like a dangerous precedent for the CFC to set. Basically, saying CFC will "officially" cover the FIDE rep expenses (with the "unofficial" understanding that the FIDE rep will happen to make a donation of that exact amount back to the CFC).
It sounds like a dangerous precedent for the CFC to set. Basically, saying CFC will "officially" cover the FIDE rep expenses (with the "unofficial" understanding that the FIDE rep will happen to make a donation of that exact amount back to the CFC).
David, I agree with you. If you inferred that I was supporting a linkage between covering FIDE rep expenses and a donation, then you misunderstood me. In fact, I was stating just the opposite. The reimbursement of expenses must stand on it’s own merits. IMHO, “reasonable” FIDE rep expenses should be covered by the CFC budget. (But then remember, I am no longer on the CFC executive.) I would advise anyone to obtain prior approval from the CFC executive if you are expecting to be reimbursed.
Last night I was thinking about what has just been written. What he wants would clearly break the law. Wasn't KS one of those people who were whining about the CFC losing their charitable status? Then he wants us to break the laws regarding that status to funnel money to a chess player so that people can avoid paying tax. Classic. As GM David Norwood wrote - "Chess players think that the world owes them a living. They are wrong."
I wouldn't be that sure with GM. David Norwood's statement, as mentioned above. For instance in Europe, there are quite many chess players making a good living from chess!
Re: Anton Kovalyov in an article on "Spraggett on Chess" website
2014 Canadian Open : Pre-registered players, and GM Anton Kovalyov is on the list, as below:
GM DE FIRMIAN, Nick A – 2400
GM FEDOROWICZ, John A – 2400
WIM FLEITES MARTI, Yuleikys A - 2400
GM MORADIABADI, Elshan A – 2400
GM KOVALYOV, Anton A – 2400
IM LAWSON, Eric A – 2400
WGM PINA VEGA, Sulennis A – 2400
GM ROUSSEL-ROOZMON, Thomas A – 2400
IM RUIZ SANCHEZ, Orlen A – 2400
GM SAMBUEV, Bator A – 2400
GM TIVIAKOV, Sergei A – 2400
GM VAN WELY, Loek A – 2400
HADDADI, Farshad B - U2400
DEHMEL, Jens B - U2400
DERRAUGH, Geordie B - U2400
LEE, Brendon C - U2000
ARMSTRONG, Robert D - U1700
LEE, Frank D - U1700
LEE, Melissa D - U1700
DEMOCRI, Fardin E – U1300 and unrated
DEMOCRI, Firooz E – U1300 and unrated
DEMOCRI, Radin E – U1300 and unrated
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