Is it illegal to pay for services in cash ?
Fatawa Question
I had a question pertaining to taxes with reference to an earlier fatwa published on your website : http://alqalam.org.uk/fatawa/can-i-be-held-liable-for-the-tax-evasion-of-my-employers/ In Canada, the Canada revenue agency(CRA) warns about what is called the underground economy (UE) [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/undergroundeconomy/]. In light of this 1. Is it permissible for Muslims to avail of services where the service provider(such as a carpenter, car mechanic etc.) settles for cash alone for jobs done ? 2. There have been instances in the past where I got my car fixed by a car mechanic and got repairs done to my home by a handyman etc. and paid cash only for the job to them. Should I now repent and return this money back to the CRA ? What if this was done unknowingly in the past ? What if I fear punitive measures from the CRA ? 3. As per the information contained in the websiste above, the CRA advises individuals to report tax evasion. What is my responsibility in this case as a Muslim ? Am I expected to tell on such businesses ? What about businesses that I have dealt with in the past and for businesses / individuals that I come across in the future
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Publisher
al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel
Publication Date
2014-11-13
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
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No. of Pages
1
Data Type
Fatawa
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-727100
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). 2014-11-13. Is it illegal to pay for services in cash ?. . Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel.
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al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). Is it illegal to pay for services in cash ?. Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel. 2014-11-13.
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al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). 2014-11-13. Is it illegal to pay for services in cash ?. Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel.
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