Tax Avoidance

Definition of "Tax avoidance"

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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