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AL-KAFI #1860: HUKUM LARI DARIPADA MEMBAYAR CUKAI
What is the ruling on evading tax, for example by concealing the true amount of income in an income tax form?
Short answer
Evading tax through tricks and deception is prohibited, because deceit is in itself a sin forbidden by religion.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Evading tax through tricks and deception is prohibited, because deceit is in itself a sin forbidden by religion. It can also reduce state revenue and make it harder for the government to set economic policy, plan development and assist the people. The fatwa states that the government may impose taxes within an orderly system under set conditions, and that paying the prescribed tax is an obligation in line with the principle of obeying rulers in matters of public benefit.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perbuatan lari daripada membayar cukai melalui pelbagai bentuk helah dan penipuan adalah dilarang kerana perbuatan menipu itu sendiri jelas satu bentuk dosa yang ditegah oleh agama.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1860: HUKUM LARI DARIPADA MEMBAYAR CUKAI”, 16 March 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/5163-al-kafi-1860-hukum-lari-daripada-membayar-cukai. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-evading-tax-payment/