Question:
Hi,
If someone gives me a couch for free. I then give the couch to a Tzedakah organisation. The couch is worth 500$, Can I deduct the value of the couch from Masser?
Answer:
Hello,
If the tzedakah organization needs the couch then you can deduct the value of the couch from maaser. However if they don’t need it, then it isn’t considered as if oyou really gave them anything.
Best wishes
