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[Cougarbear]

Adjusted Gross Income is your income before deductions and taxes.
Net income is taxable income minus taxes paid.

*The term "Net" does not appear on Form 1040.

Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is a tax calculation that is an individual's total (gross) income minus specific deductions, also known as "adjustments". Your AGI is a crucial figure used to determine your eligibility for various tax credits and deductions.
Gross income includes all the money you earn from various sources, such as:

• Wages, salaries, and tips
• Interest and dividends
• Business or rental income
• Capital gains
• Retirement account distributions (e.g., from a pension or 401(k))
• Unemployment benefits and alimony (for agreements made before 2019)

Adjustments to income (or "above-the-line" deductions) are specific deductions that lower your gross income. They are typically found on Schedule 1 of IRS Form 1040. Common examples include:

• Educator expenses
• Student loan interest
• IRA contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• A portion of self-employment tax and self-employed health insurance premiums

 

[Cougarbear]

If you can't identify who and where the true church is how do you know who to give the tithe to? When God destroyed Judaism and scattered the Jews, basically divorcing them, did he say, "By the way, you must still tithe."

Actually, that would be one way to start your repentance process as long as your Church leader accepts it. Our Church does not accept tithing from an excommunicated person. Once the person has sufficiently repented, they are baptized and confirmed members of the Church and may start paying their tithes. This is different from a non-member who pays tithing to the Church they are not a member of. Their tithes are accepted. I paid tithes and offerings prior to my baptism and confirmation.

The act of tithing is one of faith. At least it should be regardless if there is anything tangible returned or not. If a person gives to the not true Church, the act of giving is still recognized. Once a non-member is baptized and confirmed, they would easily continue paying tithes and now to the true Church. Did their old tithes do any good? If it blessed other, great! The Lord loves those who give freely to help others.

You must be a grumpy dull-disillusioned unhappy man or woman. Don't know your gender.

 

[Cougarbear]

You pay tithes because the law says they are owed. You give offerings. As I said, I'm sure that is probably not the only place you chose to substitute your beliefs for what the Bible actually says.

I really don't see your accusation as being important at all. I know exactly what the Bible has to say about tithing and offerings. Apparently you don't because you are full of guilt for not doing so robbing God. It's funny how you think you are the only person that has full understanding and completely interprets the entire Bible correctly without mistakes. That your interpretation is private and completely correct.
I pay tithes because I covenanted with the Lord to do so for several reasons. Not because it is a law. Even though I believe in upholding the law and sustaining the law. I bet you speed on the freeways, roads or in town. To you, the law is not important. And, you have no clue how to keep the law with love of the Lord and by faith. Again, why do you rob God? You haven't answered that yet.

 

[Cougarbear]

The tithe was invented to rob you.

No, none of the money goes in Jesus's pocket.

You are really mixed up and a sad old grumpy person...

 

[BULLDOG]

I really don't see your accusation as being important at all. I know exactly what the Bible has to say about tithing and offerings. Apparently you don't because you are full of guilt for not doing so robbing God. It's funny how you think you are the only person that has full understanding and completely interprets the entire Bible correctly without mistakes. That your interpretation is private and completely correct.
I pay tithes because I covenanted with the Lord to do so for several reasons. Not because it is a law. Even though I believe in upholding the law and sustaining the law. I bet you speed on the freeways, roads or in town. To you, the law is not important. And, you have no clue how to keep the law with love of the Lord and by faith. Again, why do you rob God? You haven't answered that yet.

Did God tell you all that crap you just said about me is true, or did you just make that up too?

 

[Cougarbear]

Did God tell you all that crap you just said about me is true, or did you just make that up too?

Why do you rob God? Struck a nerve, didn't it. I believe I was accurate about you.

 

[BULLDOG]

Why do you rob God? Struck a nerve, didn't it. I believe I was accurate about you.

But you didn't answer the question. Your remarks, from God, or from out your ass?

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

You are really mixed up and a sad old grumpy person...

Neato!

Now be good little **** and tell everyone how they are going to hell, if they don't believe in your fake Mormonism.

 

[norwegen]

Malachi is scripture for the entire world. Jesus said render unto Caesar that which is Caesars and render unto God that which is God. It's just as important to Christians as it is to Jews. By the way, I'm a convert from Judaism. So, let me ask you, do you tithe ten percent of your gross increase or do you rob God?

Jesus was talking to Jews. Tithing was essentially a tax to support the Levites who had no inheritance in Canaan (Num 18:21-31). And it was paid to sponsor religious festivals as a festival tithe (Deut 14:22-27). And it was paid every three years to support orphans, strangers, and widows (Deut 14:28-29; 26:12-13).

Do the math. These tithes amounted to 23.3% of an Israelite's income. Much more than a tithe. Much more than ten percent.

Do you pay that? Are you a good little Israelite who gives up 23.3% of your income largely for Levites and Israelite festivals? That's the law, after all, right?

 

[Cougarbear]

But you didn't answer the question. Your remarks, from God, or from out your ass?

Since I'm using just the Bible to answer questions, from God. Your remarks are ungodly. And, I absolutely answered your questions. So, stop lying because it's against God's commandments to bear false witness (lying).

 

[Cougarbear]

Neato!

Now be good little **** and tell everyone how they are going to hell, if they don't believe in your fake Mormonism.

Oh, depends on what you define as hell. I define hell as one of two places in spirit prison we all will go to after the death of our bodies, Paradise or Hell. We await the judgment bar of God and the resurrection. After that, all those who do not deny the Holy Ghost will be raised to one of three mansions in Heaven. So, most people will go to heaven regardless of which Church you belong to. Or, you don't believe in God at all in this life. I bet you didn't now that is what we believe. It's really the mainscream Christians that believe all will go to hell if they don't follow their exact doctrine and beliefs.

 

[toobfreak]

a poll with only 3 options
I choose Christianity

Why can't a person belong to more than one religion?

 

[BULLDOG]

Since I'm using just the Bible to answer questions, from God. Your remarks are ungodly. And, I absolutely answered your questions. So, stop lying because it's against God's commandments to bear false witness (lying).

So when did God tell you that I think I am the only person that has full understanding and completely interprets the entire Bible correctly without mistakes. And what form of communication did he use? How can you tell the difference between God, and all those other voices in your head?

 

[Cougarbear]

Jesus was talking to Jews. Tithing was essentially a tax to support the Levites who had no inheritance in Canaan (Num 18:21-31). And it was paid to sponsor religious festivals as a festival tithe (Deut 14:22-27). And it was paid every three years to support orphans, strangers, and widows (Deut 14:28-29; 26:12-13).

Do the math. These tithes amounted to 23.3% of an Israelite's income. Much more than a tithe. Much more than ten percent.

Do you pay that? Are you a good little Israelite who gives up 23.3% of your income largely for Levites and Israelite festivals? That's the law, after all, right?

That's because it including offerings as well. So, some don't think tithing is a Christian thing to do. But, in Hebrews chapter 7 it says Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils or his increase he earned. He gave it to Melchizedek. Today, as part of the Law of Consecration that our Church understands and follows, tithing is a part of giving all to the Lord our time, talents and money as well. But, today, he only asks for one-tenth. See, you have no prophet of God to tell you how much to give for tithing. We do. Today, it's one tenth that he requires to be a full tithe payor.

 

[BULLDOG]

That's because it including offerings as well. So, some don't think tithing is a Christian thing to do. But, in Hebrews chapter 7 it says Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils or his increase he earned. He gave it to Melchizedek. Today, as part of the Law of Consecration that our Church understands and follows, tithing is a part of giving all to the Lord our time, talents and money as well. But, today, he only asks for one-tenth. See, you have no prophet of God to tell you how much to give for tithing. We do. Today, it's one tenth that he requires to be a full tithe payor.

Has your prophet ever been wrong about anything, or is he perfect?

 

[Cougarbear]

Has your prophet ever been wrong about anything, or is he perfect?

That which is written in our cannonized scriptures is correct. Anything else can be correct or just the opinion of the prophet. Our prophets aren't perfect nor do they have to be perfect. But, when you say "wrong" not with doctrine. You can find statements that have been made as a man. But, if they are not "thus saith the Lord" they are only opinions. There are many books written by prophets and apostles since 1830 that are not cannonized doctrine. Just opinions. That's why when you see or hear an anti-Mormon, they usually are taking something out of context or out of opinion books.
But, let me ask you. Are you ever wrong? I mean, if you want to rob God, it's your free moral agency to do so. But, don't expect me to agree that it's okay.

 

[Zebra]

Why can't a person belong to more than one religion?

why?

 

[toobfreak]

why?

I'm asking you. Your poll only gives an exclusive or, either this or that, it offers no chance to vote to be a Christian AND something else!

 

[Zebra]

I'm asking you. Your poll only gives an exclusive or, either this or that, it offers no chance to vote to be a Christian AND something else!

because that cant be

 

[toobfreak]

because that cant be

Of course it can. A person can be of more than one faith, one religion, I do it every day.