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Erasing Debt from Maaser Money

Question

I bought something for the house on behalf of my parents, and due to a technical issue, I paid with my own money. I haven't approached my parents to ask them for the money, and I don't plan to do so. Can this be considered as maaser money from the outset?

Answer

Hello,

If you have waived it, it cannot be counted as maaser.

Only money that you can collect can be waived on account of maaser.

Answered 22 April 2025 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Rabbi Israel Cohen
Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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