Must one take Maaser from presents that he received?[1]
One is required to take Maaser off presents or donations that he receives.[2] [From the letter of the law, this applies even to non-cash gifts [i.e. a silver Kiddush cup; a cell phone; a painting; etc].[3] However, the custom is to only take Maaser off from cash gifts.[4]]
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[1] See Hilchos Maaser Kesafim 3/5 p. 32
[2] Rabbeinu Yona in Sefer Hayirah 213; Takanas of Rosh printed in Maaser book p. 47; See Mateh Moseh 2/8; Pela Yoeitz Mareches Maaser
[3] The above Poskim do not differentiate; Pesakim of Rav SZ”A; Mishneh Halachos 12/241
[4] Derech Emuna Matanos Aniyim 7/67 in name of Chazon Ish; Maaser Kesafim 3/6
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