You are absolutely correct!
Studies have shown that charitable giving is not done for tax purposes, and, in any event, charitable giving under the FairTax will not be a taxable event at all.
Studies have also shown that in times of prosperity, charitable giving increases substantially; since the FairTax will increase American’s prosperity across the boards, charitable giving will increase.
If I could get charities and churches to support the FairTax, this would be a done deal. Unfortunately, charities and churches are too timid to take on the Fed, and not many are willing to go on the record supporting FairTax.
We have a lot of work to do to convince them that they will prosper mightily under FairTax.
You are absolutely correct! Studies have shown that a lot of "charitable" giving is for racketeering purposes.