We have many in my church that I know don’t take off their taxes. They have commented that tithe money is between them and God and if they give to get the deduction, it’s for the wrong reason. I argued with them that if you give anyway, why not get the benefit and they would say they just wanted to keep it out of the reasoning for giving. They would describe feeling dirty taking off their taxes and would rather just leave it out. It’s just the way some people are.
it is between a person and God so not for anyone to judge if one takes deduction or not. At least you advise but accept their decision. By the same token so many here beat up Trump for charitable contributions. We give as an act of love we believe that is between my family and God. For over 40 we have listed very few of the charitable gifts we have given to individuals on taxes. Organizations we list, but what give to individuals we feel led by God to give.