evasion of tax

evasion of tax
The intentional attempt to avoid paying taxes through fraudulent means, as distinguished from errors, late payment, or using legal "loopholes."
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Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

evasion of tax
n.
   the intentional attempt to avoid paying taxes through fraudulent means, as distinguished from late payment, using legal "loopholes" or errors.
   See also: estate tax, income tax

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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