What is the ruling on paying a bribe to avoid paying taxes?
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Question:
This person is asking about paying a bribe. Paying a bribe so that they do not take a tax from him.
Answer:
He says: No, it is not permissible to pay a bribe. Paying a bribe is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who gives the bribe and the one who takes it. It is not permissible to pay a bribe under any circumstances. As for if they take a tax from you, and the state takes a tax from you, then you are excused. You are excused, and the sin is on the one who took it. You pay what you are forced to pay, but a bribe is not permissible.
This person is asking about paying a bribe. Paying a bribe so that they do not take a tax from him.
Answer:
He says: No, it is not permissible to pay a bribe. Paying a bribe is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who gives the bribe and the one who takes it. It is not permissible to pay a bribe under any circumstances. As for if they take a tax from you, and the state takes a tax from you, then you are excused. You are excused, and the sin is on the one who took it. You pay what you are forced to pay, but a bribe is not permissible.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم دفع الرشوة تفاديا لدفع الضرائب؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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