Who really cares about the poor?

[Damocles]

Why not? Do you have some authority for that?

Actually I am not 100% sure. I should admit to just working off of what I have heard.

 

[Damocles]

I know we used to be able to write them off. I can remember my parents doing it when I was a kid. We don't call the tithes though. I haven't ever written them off since I entered the work force. Was told that I couldn't. I really don't know for sure.

Do you itemize? If you do you might still be able to. I'll look into it.

 

[leaningright]

Yep, we itemize. I never ask, just pay in April.

 

[Damocles]

Yep, we itemize. I never ask, just pay in April.

Then you can take a deduction for tithing.

http://www.olt.com/main/TC/TCFEDitemded.asp#FAQ13

Can I claim tithes and offering on my taxes?
If you itemize deductions, contributions you made to your church are deductible.

Wow, I had been working on some bad information.