01-05-2007, 03:56 PM | #1 |
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I may prepay tithing in 07
Might pay all of 07 + 08 during 07.
I screwed up my roth conversion, and will have to lower my adujsted income to make a conversion in 07. Plus then I can take the non-itemized deduction in 08. Good plan or crazy? |
01-05-2007, 04:06 PM | #2 |
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The whole thing is crazy as far as I'm concerned. Give to your alma mater. To the poor.
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01-05-2007, 04:09 PM | #3 |
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I give it to bless the poor in spirit.
Consider yourself a potential recipient. |
01-05-2007, 04:42 PM | #4 |
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pay it on december 31 2007. If you have the money it would save you some taxes but would be a red flag to IRS
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As an aside, I think one of THE dominant themes of the Book of Mormon is to take care of the poor. Most of the BOM is dedicated to showing the importance of taking care of the poor, avoiding the pride cycle, and serving our neighbors (which means everyone). King Benjamin's sermon in Mosiah Ch.3 and 4 is among the most stirring sermons I have read. Last edited by Cali Coug; 01-05-2007 at 07:58 PM. |
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01-06-2007, 08:19 PM | #7 | |
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Kudos to you for donating money to fast offerings as a non-believer. Given that you know exactly where that money goes, it would make sense for you to want to donate money to fast offerings (far more sense than paying tithing would make). My point with tithing is that I can't understand criticizing payments of tithing from anyone, though I can understand someone not wanting to pay tithing. |
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