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Giving Tithes When Expenses Exceed Income

Question

A person who does not have enough income (expenses exceed income) every month, is he required to give tithes?

Answer

If one lives in the most minimal manner, he is not required.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 251.

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