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posted Oct 29, 2019 6:25:58 PM

Are meals with a counselee deductible for a church leader?

I'm an unpaid elder (officer) at our church, and as part of my service there, I meet with church members who need some counseling. We often meet over breakfast or lunch. Is a portion of these meals deductible as part of my charitable contributions?

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Oct 29, 2019 6:26:00 PM

Only if you receive a charitable receipt from the church for the value of the meals.

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New Member
Oct 29, 2019 6:26:00 PM

Only if you receive a charitable receipt from the church for the value of the meals.