Deducting the tax from the amount of Zakah

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A: It is impermissible to deduct the tax from the amount of Zakah, because the Zakah is a religious obligation, worship, and a pillar of Islam that must be delivered to certain legal recipients and it is necessary to abide by the recipients specified while the tax is a financial fine that does not include, in most cases, the amount of Zakah. (Part No. 8; Page No. 317) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.