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If I pay my taxes cheerfully and the government gives the money to the poor does that count for part of my tithe?
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Would the IRS be OK with you giving your tax payment to the Church? Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s (Matt. 22:21) And remember, the idea is not to look for loopholes to reduce your overall giving. It’s to give as a demonstration of your gratitude for what you’ve been given. With the measure you use in giving it will be measured to you in blessing. (Luke 6:38) How would you feel if the Lord started looking for loopholes too?