Tax-deductible donations to local governments that allow people to receive gifts of local specialties in return have seen a spectacular jump during the coronavirus pandemic, city officials and operators of donation websites say.Under the "hometown tax" scheme aimed at aiding rural economies, people can make donations to municipalities where they do not reside. In addition to receiving tax breaks, they can get items in return such as local foods from their chosen municipalities -- gifts that appear to have become more attractive as people spend more time at home.Operators of websites that me…READ FULL ARTICLE
