Is it prohibited to get a tax refund on Zakāt?

Q: It is prohibited to get a tax refund on zakat?

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A: The benefit prohibited to the payer of zakāt is that which comes directly from the zakat itself.  Incidental benefit from a third party, as in the case of a tax refund, is not prohibited.

 

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