Should I Claim My Contributions As Tax Deductions?
by SC Admin on Sat, Jan 3 2009 4:57 PM
This question is one of a personal preference. There are those who do not claim their contributions as tax deductions for a wide variety of reasons. Others take full advantage of their legal right to deduct charitable contributions (e. g. tithes, offerings, etc.). Whether to use the deduction or not is entirely at the discretion of the individual. An argument in favor of claiming the deduction is that the added tax savings may allow the individual to contribute more to the cause of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Secondly, the question could be asked, "Why pay more taxes than you legally owe?" It is important to remember that since the beginning of 1987, charitable contributions are deductible only when you itemize deductions using Schedule A (Form 1040). For most conscientious Christians who practice Biblical giving, itemizing their deductions is well worth the relatively small amount of effort or cost involved. Whether you use your contributions as a deduction or not, it is important that we all remember that our only motivation for giving to the LORD (thru' our church) should be our growing love for our Lord and Savior and our desire to see souls born into the Kingdom of God. Should you have any further question, please feel free to contact the church office at 512.371.9293, or a seasoned local tax specialist.
