Tax Avoidance


Definition of "Tax avoidance"

Tonya Morris
  Century 21 Family Realty

Payment of the minimum tax by using legal tax planning opportunities such as estate planning. The use of tax avoidance strategies is a sound approach to retaining cash flow. On the other hand, tax evasion uses illegal ways to accomplish this objective.


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