What is the ruling on the work of a certified public accountant who submits tax declarations and statements that contradict the truth for the benefit of his clients, knowing that adherence to the truth would harm his clients?
It is permissible to impose taxes to provide essential services, provided that the public treasury does not have sufficient funds and there is no misuse of public money.
It is forbidden to impose taxes if there is no corresponding benefit needed by the people, or if the public treasury has sufficient funds, or if the state will spend them on unlawful matters. In these cases, it is permissible to evade payment to resist oppression, and it is permissible to help those affected evade them by providing inaccurate information. However, if taxes are collected and spent justly and fairly, it is not permissible to help anyone evade them.
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