2007-02-15 14:29:58 · 12 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There would be a minimum that I would definitely give anyway. I don't know the answer to your question, really. We give what we can, and perhaps the tax deduction makes it possible to give more. Basically I don't think I would give less. But at income tax return time I would have less that I could be generous with.
By the way it's better English to say "Would you gvie less" Because "tithe" by definition is exactly 10% of your income. That is why all Christians do not agree on wheter tithing is for New Testament times or not. (I see it as a guide, and under grace, a minimum, but I wouldn't impose that view on others).
But you see why we can't talk about "tithing" more or less. It's like saying "ten percenting more or less". Yet 10% is an exact amount.
2007-02-15 14:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and I'd pay less interest on my house too if there werent a tax deduction for that. LOL You cant get rich by giving money away even with a deduction.
I determine what I can give and desire to give in a year well before tax time. But I suppose I have more to give extra projects later because of the deduction.
2007-02-15 23:06:09 · answer #2 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a tax deduction on a tithe? That sounds kinda against the spirit of the First Amendment. But in the meantime, I suddenly realized that I donated my entire salary this last year to the Church of ME.
Oh, and to the guy above? I donate to plenty ACTUAL, SECULAR charities.
2007-02-15 22:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't take a tax deduction for my tithe.
2007-02-15 22:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by Tiff 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wonder how many Atheists take or consider taking the 10% allowable Federal US tax deduction for chartiable contributions when they DON'T ACTUALLY DO IT!
The IRS doesn't require proof on 10% or less!
2007-02-15 22:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would you?
True followers tithe happily in the countries where there is no tax reduction. They do it for the love of God, not the love of their own selves.
2007-02-15 22:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tithe means to give ten percent of your income. There is no such thing as tithing less (or more.)
2007-02-15 23:46:29 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I do not "itemize" my deductions, I make no use of the tax deduction. So it does not affect my giving in any way.
2007-02-15 22:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, in fact, I believe my wife and I take the standard deduction. But, it does not matter what the Goverment does I will still return a portion of the gifts he has given me.
2007-02-15 22:34:20 · answer #9 · answered by crimthann69 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! This is not the purpose of giving. I don't claim this on income tax and give because it's the right thing to do.
2007-02-15 22:37:02 · answer #10 · answered by JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋