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Do you think we should get a tax break for donating to our friends or family in need?

Asked by JLeslie (65419points) December 16th, 2015 from iPhone

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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