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Finance - Banking - Business The Majlis Vol 28 No 04, p.3

Is it permissible to open a banking account with the intention to use the interest for paying taxes?

Question

Is it permissible to open a banking account with the intention to use the interest for paying taxes?

Answer

Although it is permissible to pay taxes with interest, it is not permissible to open a banking account with the intention of earning interest regardless of the purpose being permissible. One may not gamble with the intention of paying tax with the haraam proceeds.

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