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How Christians Can Avoid a Tax Increase Under Obama

Last Updated November 4, 2008 by Matt 4 Comments

To the 74% of white evangelicals (and other Christians) who voted for John McCain and are worried that Obama will raise your taxes:

If his tax plan goes as he plans, only families making $250,000 or more will have an increase in taxes.  If that doesn’t sit well with you, you have an alternative.  Give more away to your church and favorite charities.  Check with your CPA on this, but I believe up to 50% of income can be deducted for charitable contributions.  So, if you make between $250,000 and $499,999, you’ll be in the lower bracket if you give away enough money to deduct until you are under the $250k mark.

Problem solved.  Small businesses will have to figure something else out.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2008 election, obama, taxes

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Matt Cleaver has written since 2004 on youth ministry, theology, and the church. His blog was ranked by Youth Specialties as a Top 20 Youth Ministry Blog. Click here for Matt's list of the Best Youth Ministry Books.

Comments

  1. Brit Windel says

    November 5, 2008 at 1:33 am

    hahaha i love you. way to turn the tables man

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  2. Robby Davis says

    November 5, 2008 at 9:34 am

    Or they could just sell all of their possesions and give to the poor.

    Reply
  3. wife says

    November 5, 2008 at 9:38 am

    blawg blawg blawg blawg blawg blawg blawg blawg blawg blawg

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  4. noah says

    November 5, 2008 at 10:19 am

    This is why you’re one of my favorite people in the world. It is also why i would quit my job today to start a church with you…and of course Rusty! I love you ass (can i say that on here?)

    Reply

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