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Do you think we should get a tax break for donating to our friends or family in need?
Let’s say they are officially on disability, food stamps, or some other government help and a friend or family member instead of selling their old car gives it to them. Or, gives them money, or rents an apartment to them way below the market value. I know people who have done all of these things. Should the person helping be able to claim it on their taxes like other charitable contributions?
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