Tax Versus Zakat

What is one of the primary methods governments use to gather funds?

• Taxation

• Borrowing from other countries

• Selling government bonds

• Printing more money

How does the traditional income tax system impact Brother Adam and Brother Yusuf, who have the same income?

• Neither of them pays any tax.

• Brother Adam pays more tax due to his family responsibilities.

• Both pay the same amount of tax.

• Brother Yusuf pays more tax because he travels more.

What is the tax rate proposed in the fairer tax system?

• 2.5%

• 5%

• 10%

• 1%

Who would not pay any tax under the new wealth-based tax system?

• All would pay some tax

• Brother Omar

• Brother Yusuf

• Brother Adam

If Brother Omar had a billion in surplus wealth, how much tax would he pay under the new system?

• $100 million

• $2.5 million

• $25 million

• $10 million