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Tax evasion ... Is is permissble to show false expenses to get maximum tax refund from a non-Islamic govt? Does this come under lying?

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Finance and Commerce

Question

Is is permissble to show false expenses to get maximum tax refund from a non-Islamic govt? Does this come under lying?

Answer

It is not permissible for a person to speak an express lie in order to secure maximum tax refunds.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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