tax avoidance

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

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tax avoidance - the minimization of tax liability by lawful methodsminimisation, minimization - the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position

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Tax Avoidance

The process whereby an individual plans his or her finances so as to apply all exemptions and deductions provided by tax laws to reduce taxable income.

Through tax avoidance, an individual takes advantage of all legal opportunities to minimize his or her state or federal Income Tax, gift tax, or estate tax. An individual may, for example, avoid federal income tax by investing a large sum of money in municipal bonds, since the interest on such bonds is not considered taxable income on which federal tax is due. Interest on the same amount of money placed in a savings account must be included as taxable income.

Tax avoidance must be distinguished from Tax Evasion, which is the employment of unlawful methods to circumvent the payment of taxes. Tax evasion is a crime; tax avoidance is not.

tax avoidance

legally reducing tax liability. Tax planning is the activity by which a taxpayer seeks to arrange his affairs so that his tax liability is minimized; avoidance of tax within the limits of tax law is perfectly legitimate. Some forms of avoidance are merely tax planning by using reliefs or exemptions, for example, by choosing tax-efficient investments. Others are convoluted and rather artificial. See TAX EVASION.

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Tax avoidance

Minimizing tax burden through legal means such as tax-free municipal bonds, tax shelters, IRA accounts, and trusts. Compare with tax evasion.

Tax Avoidance

The act or practice of taking steps to legally reduce one's tax liability. One may do this directly by taking advantage of an applicable tax credit or tax deduction. More often, however, the term refers to a person or company making trades or conducting other activities specifically to avoid taxes. For example, one may sell a stock at a loss to offset a gain on the sale of another stock. It is important to note that tax avoidance is different from tax evasion, which is the minimization of one's tax liability through illegal means, though it is generally acknowledged that the line between the two can be murky.

tax avoidance

The reduction of a tax liability by legal means. For example, high-income individuals avoid significant federal income taxes by purchasing and holding municipal bonds. Compare tax evasion.

tax avoidance

any efforts by taxpayers to arrange their financial affairs so as to avoid paying TAX by taking maximum advantage of taxation allowances and reliefs. In this way taxpayers can legally minimize their tax burden. Compare TAX EVASION.

tax avoidance

Perfectly legal and ethical strategies for reducing taxes to the lowest possible number. Contrast with tax evasion.

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