Is evading taxes by not revealing your full income to a non-muslim government permissible?
Question
Does Shariah class this act as a form of stealing?
Answer
Q: Is it a sin to conceal one's actual income to the government to avoid paying exorbitant taxes?
A: It is not a sin to conceal your proper income. However, one must avoid all such actions which bring disgrace upon one. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, 'It is not proper for a believer to disgrace himself. ' (Tirmidhi)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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