I have a question and since it relates to tithing, I know the generic answer would be, "study it over in your mind for yourself and make a decision". However, I am really having a hard time deciding and would like some input from other members.
At my new job, my work provides a Health Savings Account (HSA) which they fund completely. These funds are mine to use for health-related expenses since the deductible is very high ($5000) they fund this HSA with $6000 per year. These funds are mine even if I leave the company. Should I pay tithing on this $6000? I don't pay tithing on the amount my company pays for my health insurance premiums (I don't even know how much that is).
I have gone back and forth on this many times here are some the arguments on both sides:
For PAYING tithing on the HSA:
-When in doubt live the higher law.
-This could be considered part of my "increase" since it's a type of compensation my employer gives me.
For NOT paying tithing on the HSA:
-It's similar to funds that my employer pays for my health insurance on my behalf which I don't tithe.
-The funds are restricted to purchasing medical expenses only and therefore aren't like the rest of my paycheck.
-If my work had a low-deductible plan, they wouldn't be paying into an HSA for me.
I'm sure there are other things I'm not considering and that's one of the reasons I wanted to solicit feedback. I just want to make the right decision and feel confident when I tell Bishop I'm a full-tithe payer at settlement. So let me know what you would do--and more importantly, WHY you would do it.
