Professionnels du Spectacle

When it comes to evaluating the worth of globally iconic figures, there are a few who can match up to the credentials of Alex Von Furstenburg. As the one in charge of the charitable activities of his charitable family, Alex has been involved in advancing some of the world’s most worthy causes and with good effect too. Though also an established name in private equity financing, it is the work he has accomplished in directing philanthropic causes all around the world that have earned him a place in annals of history.

Being the director of the renowned Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation, Alex has been at the center of initiation as well as implementation of dozens of worthy causes. The charity projects have ranged in nature from educational grant programs, environmental protection, community based initiatives, disease and pharmaceutical research to promotion of humanities and the arts. He is as well renown in his involvement and passion for human rights advocacy all over the world.

As a highlight of the achievements steered in relation to the arts by Alex Von Furstenburg and his family foundation, the Whitney Museum recently issued them with an award. The museum expressed their admiration for the commitment shown towards preserving and advancing the arts and cultural heritage of the Americas, a passion the founders of the museum also hold and cherish dearly. The museum directors were particularly grateful for the efforts shown by the foundation in aiding the museum gain a foothold in their present location.

As recently as December of 2011, Alex oversaw the largest ever recorded grant by his family foundation to an arts organization. The grant totaled $3 million and was awarded to the Signature Theatre Company. This was meant to help the organization finish off their new off Broadway home. In recognition of the grant, the artistic director of the theatre company announced that the centerpiece stairway would be named the Diller-von Furstenburg Grand Staircase.

When it comes to worldwide philanthropic initiatives, there are some well-known names that easily come to mind. The mark of a true philanthropist is not in the number of causes or the amounts they typically give every once in a while. On the contrary, it is the continued commitment to causes that make a difference to the lives of people around the world as well as paying homage to values and commitments that make us human. It is with this in mind that the pioneering work of Alex Von Furstenburg is truly outstanding.

HARRISBURG, PA.

2011 in personal income tax return will give a line asking taxpayers to declare under oath that-just as they are annually taken in the report their income-how much they owe a "use tax" on their purchases done online without paying State sales tax.

State officials hope the change will educate Pennsylvanians about the use of taxes and inspire them to voluntarily fork over an additional $ 6 million to $ 8 million next year.

"We feel that (between) the taxpayer well in the Commonwealth, the better they are educated on the tax laws, most of them would feel an obligation to comply," said the Secretary of revenue And Meuser.

Sales tax and use tax is both 6 percent. By law, the seller must collect sales tax at the time of purchase; If they don't, the buyer is expected to pay an amount equal to the use of State taxes.