Journal of Accounting Auditing and Business
Vol 4, No 1 (2021): January Edition

The Implementation of The Income Tax Concept in Indonesia: The perspective of Islamic Sharia

Memed Sueb (Unpad)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Feb 2021

Abstract

Tax revenue is Indonesia's primary source of income. Whereas, in Islamic law, it is allowed under compulsive conditions due to state finances deficit. The research method used is juridical normative, and literature's study data collection techniques. Research's results state the difference between tax and zakat regarding the legal basis. Income taxation in Indonesia is based on the constitution in the year 1945. It was formulated through an agreement between the executive and the legislature and manifested in a constitution. Meanwhile, the legal basis for zakat is Allah's word and manifested in the form of the Koran; Sunnah; and Ijma. Another difference is that the tax rate can change according to government policy, while the zakat rate is fixed. Additionally, the subject, object and basis of tax imposition are following Islamic Sharia

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jaab

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Accounting Auditing and Business (JAAB) is published by the Center of Accounting Development, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Padjadjaran. JAAB provides opportunities for academicians, professionals, and university students to publish their papers. The publication covers ...