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Calculating a Fine as Business Expenses to Reduce Tithes

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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