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		keeperofdakeys on April 2, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tarsnap price cut There's no real reason to turn Tarsnap into a non-profit. At least for now, the work is easily handled by him, he still has a passion for the work, and the project isn't large enough to require any "management".

mrfusion on April 2, 2014 [–]

Would there be any tax benefits though?

cperciva on April 2, 2014 | [–]

Doubtful. Companies which don't make a profit don't pay income tax, whether they're non-profit by purpose or non-profit by circumstance.

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