Direction on tithing settlement is contained in the Notice from the Office of the Presiding Bishopric dated September 15, 2016, and at the Help Center under Conducting Tithing Settlement.bbuyack wrote:We checked the handbook and all it says is church headquarters will give direction on tithing settlement.
Tithing Declaration of Children
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Keep in mind that it's possible to be a full tithe payer without paying any tithing. A person who receives zero income can pay zero tithing and is still considered a full tithe payer. 10% of 0 is 0. Such is the case for children or other dependents who are unable to work, stay-at-home parents, retired members living on their retirement savings, etc.
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I would change "is" to "may". Although it's true that 10% of 0 is 0, it's also true that 0% of 0 is 0. A person with zero income is neither automatically a full-tithe payer nor automatically a non-tithe payer. Judgment and inspiration are required to determine the correct tithing status for a person with no income, and that is why the bishop makes the final decision.sbradshaw wrote:Keep in mind that it's possible to be a full tithe payer without paying any tithing. A person who receives zero income can pay zero tithing and is still considered a full tithe payer. 10% of 0 is 0.