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		Aeolun on Oct 30, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How I make a living working on SerenityOS You can set your “company” up as a nonprofit, then they’re donations?

HeyLaughingBoy on Oct 31, 2022 | [–]

Yes, if the IRS agrees that what your company does fits its criteria then they will certify you as a non-profit.

jjeaff on Oct 31, 2022 | [–]

Yes, but then what you pay yourself out of the organization is taxable income.

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