Calculating a Fine as Business Expenses to Reduce Tithes
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Question
Hello, I parked my car in a prohibited area and received a fine. Can I calculate the fine as expenses to reduce the giving of tithes?
Answer
Hello,
If the fine was related to your work, it is permissible.
However, you cannot calculate it as expenses if it is not related to work.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 249, Se'if 1.
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