2017 BJBF Boquete Resident Discount Tickets

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Bill July 18, 2016 at 6:55am

I didn't see any way to process the 50% jubilado discount on entertainment venues. How do I do that?
- Debbie Wilson > Bill July 18, 2016 at 12:22pm
  
  It is actually a benefit for two purposes. Here is a link to the website explaining the Foundation.
  
  http://www.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com/the-foundation.html
  
  Proceeds also benefit the Save Rio Teta Foundation, as noted on the emailed ticket (see below). Thanks for bringing the advertisement to our attention. Perhaps we should update that.
  
  Information about the Boquete Jazz & Blues Foundation
  
  The Boquete Jazz & Blues Foundation is a non-profit organization producing the Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival
  - Bill > Debbie Wilson July 24, 2016 at 7:31pm
    
    Thanks! I make an annual contribution to the Music for Schools program too. I love parades.
    
    Does the festival have official designation as a benefit function from the Panama government? Does the Foundation submit any type of reports to the Panamanian government that are equivalent to those required of US non-profits? (e.g., similar to a Form 990 for 501c3 non-profits).
- Debbie Wilson > Bill July 18, 2016 at 10:17am
  
  Bill, the tickets for Boquete Residents is already steeply discounted. In addition, the event benefits not-for-profits so the discount does not apply. Sorry. It's still a great deal for a WEEKEND of fabulous jazz and blues music by musicians from all over the world! Hope you will join us.
  - Bill > Debbie Wilson July 18, 2016 at 12:01pm
    
    The discount in this Boquete Residents offer is $20. The BJBF website indicates that the public ticket price is $120 through August 31, 2016 for 3-day general admission. I would rather have a 50% jubilado discount on the $120 price.
    
    Law No. 6 of 16 June 1987:
    
    Descuento de 50% de los precios que se cobren por la entrada a actividades de recreación y entretenimiento, tales como cines, teatros,deportes y demás espectáculos públicos. Este descuento no es aplicable a las actividades de beneficencia cuyas utilidades sean destinadas a la niñez, a damnificados y programas debidamente autorizados por la autoridad competente.
    
    Exclusion from the jubilado discount law provisions for entertainment venues would require the event to be identified as a benefit. I do not find that marking in any of the advertising.

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