But the reasoning is a little short to me

Tepa tax laws to give his EWB favourably to a foundation or to invest in SMEs. One or the other action is worth in terms of social solidarity for our country.

On the one hand, it contributes to growth and employment, and on the other, solidarity. The economic emergency and the social emergency are not binding, they are complementary. Could have to expect that Lai could therefore divide between these two cases, as honourable one than the other.

Unfortunately, the past year, taxpayers were significantly less likely to support the foundation of public utility. The difference was disproportionate, namely $ 1.1 billion for SMEs and EUR 40 million for the Foundation. Bluntly put, the rich French have not been very generous with their taxes! There is of course the argument of the return on investment: usually the EWB SMEs should bear fruit within a few years and produce added value, while investment in Foundation won't produce back, in any case, in cash. But the reasoning is a little short to me. First, the majority of investments not performed live in SMEs but funds which will collect the crossing of the commissions. Some of these funds were also diverted, if not the letter, in any case the spirit of the Act levying exorbitant commissions either by ensuring the return of the invested sum. While the real goal is to help a contractor and thereby create wealth and jobs.

But, above all, give a Foundation is a pragmatic investment and commitment stated in the evolution of our society. For example, while everyone knows the deficit that our country is in the area of the employability of young people, especially those leaving without training of National Education.

Structures such as the Fondation d'Auteuil form each year more than 10,000 young, rebuilt in their personality and equipped with training, real passport for insertion. And there are hundreds of other cases and other foundations to support. An investment in this type of donations also induced a return on investment for the company to which we belong. Each of us in tire profit in a better social balance and a functioning more fair to our human environment. Entrepreneurs often complain that the State is pervasive in France: by helping the Foundation, they can demonstrate the ability of structures private to act in the field of solidarity as well or even better than the State. They send a message very strong public opinion always ready, in France, to "tax the rich": be rich, this also allows to be generous! Finally, last argument: give to a cause, it is not to buy a good conscience to low Prize At the risk of surprise, it is to be fun. There is nothing more rewarding than to maximize its donation!

It is also very important that the gift be followed with the same rigour, the same requirement that investment in a start-up. The "venture philanthropy" must be guided by the methods of the "venture capital". It reminds us that it is not reasonable to be the richest of the cemetery and, as Andrew Carnegie said: "A man who dies rich is a man who missed his life".

This year, it would be beneficial for our country that the balance be better balanced between donations to foundations and investment in SMEs.