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Tithes and Taxes

Discussion in 'Polls Forum' started by SaggyWoman, Jan 11, 2008.

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Do you itemize and include tithes and charitable donations on your taxes?

  1. Yes, of course.

    15 vote(s)
    62.5%

  2. No. I don't mix church and state.

    2 vote(s)
    8.3%

  3. No, because I don't have enough to itemize.

    6 vote(s)
    25.0%

  4. No, I don't file taxes

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. None of the above.

    1 vote(s)
    4.2%
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  1. SaggyWoman

    SaggyWoman Active Member

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    Do you include your tithes and charititble donations on your itemizations on your taxes?
     
    #1 SaggyWoman, Jan 11, 2008
  2. standingfirminChrist

    standingfirminChrist New Member

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    I don't tithe (not required to according to the Word of God).

    I don't file taxes (not required to according to the US Government).
     
    #2 standingfirminChrist, Jan 11, 2008
  3. rbell

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    Did you get a special dispensation to not have to file, or are you one of those that says the income tax isn't legal?

    (if the latter applies, I could introduce you to a former college colleague of mine who bought into that...he's currently in prison for tax evasion)
     
    #3 rbell, Jan 11, 2008
  4. standingfirminChrist

    standingfirminChrist New Member

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    no, rbell. I am not required to file taxes as my only income is my disability check from the government which one is not required to file.
     
    #4 standingfirminChrist, Jan 11, 2008
  5. SaggyWoman

    SaggyWoman Active Member

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    roflol.

    I was thinking that you were being an abstainer!

    Actually, I knew someone who stated that he legally didn't feel like he had to file--or was it pay--taxes due to some clause somewhere.. who knows. The guy was a fruitcake.
     
    #5 SaggyWoman, Jan 11, 2008
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    No, I take the standard deduction, don't have enough ded's to itemize.
     
    #6 Tentmaker, Jan 12, 2008
  7. ktn4eg

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    Why not count the money you donate to your local church (whether you call it a tithe, offering, or whatever)?

    I don't know about you, but I believe he gets enough of my money already. Why let him keep more?

    BTW, that tax refund that you get was really only an interest-free loan you gave to the government anyway, right?
     
    #7 ktn4eg, Jan 12, 2008
  8. I Am Blessed 24

    I Am Blessed 24 Active Member

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    I take all the deductions I can legally claim, including tithes and charitable donations.
     
    #8 I Am Blessed 24, Jan 12, 2008
  9. rbell

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    I'm glad it's that. I was afraid, with the wording of your other post, that you were one of those types that claim the IRS has no authority, etc.

    They have a name for folks like that...jailbirds!
     
    #9 rbell, Jan 12, 2008
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    We render unto Uncle Sam what is Uncle Sam's and to God what is God's. Whatever we're entitled to, we absolutely keep. :D
     
    #10 annsni, Jan 12, 2008
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