Social Security fraud
As is well known, people in Harasa go and take out “disability” for their child and receive money from National Insurance. Contrary to what people think, this is a widespread phenomenon that crosses many sectors (not just Haredim). I have heard an argument in favor of this, even though it is cheating, because at the end of the day, the State of Israel, compared to other mills in the world, is the biggest robber there is, both in taxes, in the cost of living, and in public services (perhaps except for health). In short, is there a moral right to take money from them on the grounds that this country does not give much and eats its inhabitants?
A very bad argument. This is theft from the public. Anyone who is not satisfied with how the country is run should go to another country or try to fix it. This is much worse than tax evasion because there is theft here and not just non-payment, and it comes from a specific budget and not from the general treasury of the country.
And a professional (for a large sum) who makes a huge discount on cash payment (20%, for amounts of about 100 NIS).
Do you think it is forbidden?
I didn't understand the question.
A professional doesn't want to pay tax. So when you're doing renovations at home, he tells you, "Give me 100 NIS in cash, let's say, or 120 by bank transfer (on the pretext that he has to pay VAT. And income tax, of course).
Is it mandatory to transfer it to him by bank transfer?
The question isn't really related to the question of the source, but rather to the association.
This is prohibited by law.
Just by the way, as a business owner, I share the feeling that the state is suffocating us. But fortunately I overcome the feeling and understand that everything that happens in our democratic country is transparent and it can be seen that we are simply a country that needs high house fees. That's what it is.
Regarding the conduct of public bodies that sometimes take money from you illegally. It's worth knowing that this is the nature of large bodies. All over the world. Kafka made a career out of it.
Rabbi Michi,
As is known, a person is allowed to take legal action against himself if he cannot spend the money in court. If a public body stole from you (say, it levied higher import duties than necessary – which happens quite a bit. And sometimes the bureaucratic delay prevents you from appealing with reasonable effort) is it permissible to get your money back? (For example, lie to customs next time)
Second question (if the flow of associations continues, I will write questions until the site collapses 🤦)
Everyone who orders from AliExpress knows that products that are subject to customs regularly escape the officials.
Is the entire responsibility on the officials or on the customer.
In my opinion, absolutely yes. Of course you should be able to defend it in a superior court.
The responsibility lies with the officials, but if you know they missed it, there is theft from the state and in principle you should report it. Again, within the bounds of good taste and reason.
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