tax

Dear sirs,in a muslim state are taxes haram ? or is it ok ifa muslim country puts a 10% tax on income.    My Regards wael nasr

As-salamu `alykum, as you know my country, Malaysia, is a Muslim country and the government imposes income tax like any other country. Annually, I pay about 28% to IRD. I also pay 2.5% of my income to Islamic authority that collects zakah. My question is: since the 28% income tax already contributes to the revenue of a Muslim government who uses part of the money for good deeds like building mosques and helping the poor, do I still need to pay the 2.5% zakah? Can I consider part of my 28% income tax contribution as zakah? I appreciate your help. Thanks.

Is the income tax the government takes from us considered stealing? They take almost half of the money we earn and work hard for?

Is it allowed for Muslims living in the West or in non-Muslim countries not to file their taxes or to conceal their full income or business profits?

Respected Scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I would like to know whether I can pay my annual income tax with the interest I get on my saving account. Jazakum Allah khayran.