To dissuade his pastor from resigning and taking a position with a larger church, Michael, an ardent leader of the congregation, gives the pastor a new car.The cost of the car is deductible by Michael as a charitable contribution.

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This scenario does not qualify as a charitable contribution since the gift was made for personal reasons (to dissuade the pastor from resigning). Therefore, the cost of the car cannot be deducted as a charitable contribution.

To Dissuade His Pastor from Resigning and Taking a Position