Is it permissible to underinvoice merchandise so that one pay less taxes?
Question
Taxes on imprted items are very high in this country as a result some muslims underinvoice their items so that they pay less taxes i.e say an item cost 5 dollars they claim it cost 3 dollars so that a smaller amount of taxes is paid.
Answer
We are busy researching the Shar'ee ruling on the matter.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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