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Lithuania Ministry of Culture proposes income tax relief for cultural donations

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The Lithuanian Ministry of Culture has proposed a new personal income tax (PIT) relief model to encourage private donations to cultural institutions. Under the proposal, individuals donating personal funds would receive a partial refund of their income tax.

The tiered refund structure is as follows: a 50 percent refund for donations up to 500 euros, a 30 percent refund for donations between 501 and 5,000 euros, and a 20 percent refund for donations exceeding 5,000 euros. The Ministry aims to increase both the volume and the breadth of private support for the arts.

Minister of Culture Lukas Alsys stated that the total annual tax relief is capped at 5 million euros. Preliminary estimates suggest this cap could stimulate between 12 and 15 million euros in total donations. The proposal is currently being coordinated with the Ministry of Finance. If approved, the legislative changes are expected to be presented to the Seimas during the spring session.

Entities

Lukas Alsys · Ministry of Culture · Ministry of Finance · Seimas · State Tax Inspectorate

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] A 5 million euro tax refund is estimated to stimulate between 12 and 15 million euros in total donations. www.tv3.lt · www.15min.lt
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The total annual income tax relief for these donations is capped at 5 million euros. www.tv3.lt · www.15min.lt
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Culture is proposing an income tax relief for individuals who donate personal funds to cultural institutions. www.tv3.lt · www.15min.lt
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Donations between 501 and 5,000 euros would receive a 30 percent refund, while donations exceeding 5,000 euros would receive a 20 percent refund. www.tv3.lt · www.15min.lt
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Donations up to 500 euros per year would result in a 50 percent tax refund. www.tv3.lt · www.15min.lt
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Culture is currently coordinating the proposal with the Ministry of Finance. www.tv3.lt · www.15min.lt
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed legislative changes are expected to be submitted to the Seimas during the spring session. www.15min.lt

Sources

Ministerija siūlo naują GPM lengvatą: galėsite susigrąžinti dalį mokesčių? [www.tv3.lt]
Už paramą kultūros įstaigoms Kultūros ministerija siūlo GPM lengvatą gyventojams [www.15min.lt]