If you are in Greece, you can give to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 through the following ways:

• Using your VISA / MASTERCARD Credit Card directly from the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 Web Site.

• PayPal

  If you do not have a PayPal account, then please go to the , set up an account by using your email address and credit card details and then proceed with the donation to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023. The payment procedure is safe and protected by two security steps, password and cell phone verification of payment. It is necessary for the PayPal proof of payment and the donation form to be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr.

• Internet Web Banking Payments with the DIAS system: (GREEK BANKS ONLY)

  Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 is connected with the DIAS Inter-bank Electronic Payment system, which includes all Greek Banks. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 is showing as a recognized Vendor, (category: Other Companies), at all Greek banks' web banking sites, (similarly to utility, credit card, telephone, etc. companies).

  Supporters can make payments to the school in two ways: either from the convenience of their home using their own bank's web banking site, or visiting their own bank and make the payment at the teller's desk. In both cases, the supporter's full name should be included in the bank transfer details and the bank proof along with the donation form should be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr.

• Bank Deposit information and Wire Transfers

  Please use the following information:

  Alpha Bank	IBAN (€): GR6001402090209002320003072 Beneficiary's bank address: 214 Kifissias Ave., Neo Psychico GR-15451, Branch 110 Beneficiary's Name: American Community Schools of Athens Inc. Swift Number/BIC: CRBAGRAA

  It is necessary for the deposit or wire transfer slip and the donation form to be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr. The transaction's legal receipt will be mailed back to the supporter immediately upon verification of the transaction with the bank.

• Personal and Bank checks

  All Greek bank checks should be made out to American Community Schools of Athens Inc. These checks may be delivered to the Cashier’s Office, mailed to the following address: c/o Cashier’s Office Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 129 Aghias Paraskevis & Kazantzaki St., 15234 Halandri, Athens GR or be directly deposited to the following Alpha Bank account (€): 209002320003072.

• VISA / MASTERCARD Credit card payments through the School's Cashier POS

  Please follow the instructions below:

  • The supporter communicates with the Cashier via email (exarchoui@acs.gr) or phone (210-6070208) and sends the donation form.
  • The Cashier obtains a secure payment link from Alpha Bank and emails it to the supporter. At this stage, the transaction amount cannot be changed. If the supporter wants to pay a different amount he/she must receive a new email with a new payment link from the Cashier. The supporter follows the link and completes the payment in an Alpha Bank secure environment by charging his/her credit card.
  • The Cashier sends the receipt via email to the supporter when the funds appear at the school's bank account.

Tax Deductibility

Individual donors may receive up to a 20% tax discount on the amount of donation. The donation amount must be at least 100 Euro and it must not exceed 5% of the total taxable income of the Donor.Ìý

Legal entities, in the framework of corporate social responsibility, may subtract their donation amount from revenue in the same way as any other deductible expense.Ìý The legal entity must show profits for the financial year that the donation is made.Ìý

Donations are not subject to ΦΠΑ tax.Ìý 

Donors are required by the tax authorities to provide to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 his/hers Tax ID information, (ΑΦΜ, address, telephone ΔΟΥ) and must sign on the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 issued donation receipt document. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 will report the donations to the Greek tax authorities.

If you receive a benefit because of your contribution such as merchandise, tickets to a dinner event or other goods and services, then you can deduct only the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the benefit received.

(You must consult your tax accountant for details)

If you are in the USA, you can give to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 through the following ways:

• Paypal

  If you do not have a PayPal account, then please go to the , set up an account by using your email address and credit card details and then proceed with the donation to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023. The payment procedure is safe and protected by two security steps, password and cell phone verification of payment. It is necessary for the PayPal proof of payment and the donation form to be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr.

• Bank Deposit information and Wire Transfers

  Please use the following information:

  Atlantic Bank (USA)	Beneficiary's Account Number: ($): 58230006957 Beneficiary's bank address: Atlantic Bank a division of Flagstar Bank, 405 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Beneficiary's Name: American Community Schools of Athens Inc. Swift Code: ABNYUS33 ABA / Routing Number: 021412114

  It is necessary for the deposit or wire transfer slip and the donation form to be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr. The transaction's legal receipt will be mailed back to the donor immediately upon verification of the transaction with the bank.

• Personal and Bank checks

  USA bank checks should be made out to American Community Schools of Athens Inc. These checks may be delivered to the Cashier’s Office, mailed to the following address: c/o Cashier’s Office Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 129 Aghias Paraskevis & Kazantzaki St., 15234 Halandri, Athens GR or be directly deposited to the following Atlantic Bank account ($): 58230006957. It is necessary for the check deposit slip and the donation form to be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr.

Tax Deductibility

USA Taxpayers - INCOME TAX BENEFITS

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 is a USA section 501(c)(3) non-Profit organization eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with IRS Code section 170.

Individual donors; The IRS has put together the following tips to help ensure that contributions pay off on your tax return.

1. You must be giving to a qualified organization such as Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023
2. To deduct a charitable contribution, you must file Form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A.
3. If you receive a benefit because of your contribution such as merchandise, tickets to a dinner event or other goods and services, then you can deduct only the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the benefit received.
4. To claim a deduction for contributions of cash or property equaling $250 or more you must have a bank record or a written acknowledgment from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 showing the amount of the cash and a description of any property contributed, and whether the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 provided any goods or services in exchange for the gift. One document may satisfy both the written communication requirement for monetary gifts and the written acknowledgement requirement for all contributions of $250 or more.Ìý

For more information on charitable contributions, refer to Form 8283 and its instructions, as well as Publication 526, Charitable Contributions. These forms and publications are available at .Ìý

Many internet sites provide a "Charitable Tax Calculator" to help identify the potential income tax benefit from your donation.

Legal entities may deduct qualified contributions of up to 25% of their taxable income. Contributions that exceed that amount can carry over to the next tax year.Ìý

(You must consult your tax accountant for details)

If you are in a third country, you can give to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 through the following ways:

• PayPal

  If you do not have a PayPal account, then please go to the , set up an account by using your email address and credit card details and then proceed with the donation to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023. The payment procedure is safe and protected by two security steps, password and cell phone verification of payment. It is necessary for the PayPal proof of payment and the donation form to be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr.

• Bank Deposit information and Wire Transfers
  Please use the following information:

  Alpha Bank	IBAN (€): GR6001402090209002320003072 Beneficiary's bank address: 214 Kifissias Ave., Neo Psychico GR-15451, Branch 110 Beneficiary's Name: American Community Schools of Athens Inc. Swift Number/BIC: CRBAGRAA

  It is necessary for the deposit or wire transfer slip and the donation form to be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr. The transaction's legal receipt will be mailed back to the donor immediately upon verification of the transaction with the bank.

• Via Internet Web Banking (Alpha Bank Secure Web)

  Please follow the instructions below:

  • The supporter communicates with the Cashier via email (exarchoui@acs.gr) or phone (210-6070208) and sends the donation form.
  • The Cashier obtains a secure payment link from Alpha Bank and emails it to the supporter. At this stage, the transaction amount cannot be changed. If the supporter wants to pay a different amount he/she must receive a new email with a new payment link from the Cashier. The supporter follows the link and completes the payment in an Alpha Bank secure environment by charging his/her credit card.
  • The Cashier sends the receipt via email to the supporter when the funds appear at the school's bank account.

Tax Deductibility

(You must consult your tax accountant for details)