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LegalFeb 08, 2026TaxClarity Team

Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance: The Legal Line

One helps you save money, the other sends you to jail. Know the difference.

Tax Avoidance involves organizing your financial affairs to minimize tax within the law (e.g., using tax credits).

Tax Evasion involves illegal practices such as hiding income, underreporting sales, or claiming false deductions.

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