Tax Fraud
/ˈtæks frɔːd/
Definitions
- (n.) The intentional evasion of tax payments by deceit, concealment, or other illegal means.
He was charged with tax fraud for underreporting his income to reduce his tax liability.
Forms
- tax fraud
- tax frauds
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Commentary
Tax fraud specifically involves intentional wrongdoing to avoid tax obligations, distinct from legal tax avoidance strategies.
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