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tax avoidance

(Accounting & Book-keeping) reduction or minimization of tax liability by lawful methods. Compare tax evasion

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Noun

tax avoidance - the minimization of tax liability by lawful methods

minimisation, minimization - the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position

Translations

tax avoidance

n → elusione f fiscale

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