In order 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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Purchasing the car for the pastor cannot be considered a charitable contribution and therefore cannot be deducted as such.

In Order to Dissuade His Pastor from Resigning and Taking