Tax Crime
/ˈtæks kraɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) An illegal act involving evasion, avoidance, or fraudulent manipulation of tax obligations.
The defendant was charged with a tax crime for knowingly underreporting income to evade taxes.
Forms
- tax crime
- tax crimes
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Commentary
The term broadly covers criminal offenses related to breaking tax laws, distinct from civil tax disputes.
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