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Originally Posted by Pianoman
Churches are non-profit, so using church money for food as a business expense won't help lessen the tax load because they don't pay taxes.
If the pastor paid it out of his own pocket (doubtful) his only deduction savings is at best 50% depending on his personal income tax rate.
Every church I'm aware of, have all had a special expense account that the pastor uses for occassions like this, and is seperate from his take home pay.
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According to Jeanie (who knew the original story), the church picked up the bill. That's why it was a big deal!!