Car Rental Expenses in Relation to Tithing
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Question
Hello. A question regarding the calculation of tithing from income. I rented a car for a few days for a non-business-related trip. On one of those days, I also used it for a business trip. It is clear that the direct expenses (fuel) for the business trip can be considered as expenses. The question concerns the daily rental cost of the car, where it is clear that even without the need for the business trip, I would have rented the car on that day. On the other hand, it is clear that if I had not rented the car for the personal trip, I would have rented it for the business trip. Please note that I am not looking for leniencies, but I want to know how to calculate in such a case according to the main law.
Answer
Hello
If it is clear to you that you would have rented the car even without the work, there is no possibility to consider the expense as work-related expenses.