Is it permissible to continue working in the Bureau of Taxes and Tax Evasion Control, while attempting to alleviate the burden on taxpayers and reduce the violations issued against them, and does he bear the sin for the violations he brings upon taxpayers, or must he leave his job?
It is permissible to work in tax departments if the state observes Islamic law, does not burden people with exorbitant taxes, and spends the money on the interests of Muslims. In this case, the employee is obligated to collect taxes from those on whom they are due. However, if the taxes are contrary to this, then their collection is not permissible, nor is working in such a capacity, due to the Almighty's saying: "And do not cooperate in sin and aggression." It may be tolerated to work in it if it is a means to alleviate injustice and reduce imposts on people. To determine the type of taxes and the ruling on working with them in the questioner's country, one should refer to the scholars in their country.
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