Tax Evasion vs Avoidance

The cluster focuses on debates distinguishing illegal tax evasion from legal tax avoidance, with commenters frequently accusing or defending strategies as one or the other. Discussions highlight misconceptions and legal nuances around tax optimization and dodging.

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garmaine Jan 7, 2021 View on HN

That's evading taxes, not avoiding taxes (legal distinction).

to3m Jul 25, 2014 View on HN

You seem to be describing tax evasion. Tax avoidance is paying your share of tax!

DHolzer Apr 9, 2025 View on HN

a tax evading soft spot that is.

sabhiram Apr 2, 2021 View on HN

It's more about tax evasion than anything else.

danmaz74 Dec 2, 2021 View on HN

Unfortunately it's not tax evading, as it's legal.

deepsun Jun 20, 2021 View on HN

I see how it can be used to evade taxes.

karmasimida Sep 18, 2021 View on HN

Guess that is the consequences for tax evasion.

ryanlol Dec 31, 2017 View on HN

Due to the nature of the tax dodging, it's not quite that.

cozzyd Mar 16, 2019 View on HN

Yes tax evasion is a great deal!

lotsofpulp Oct 4, 2023 View on HN

That is for tax evasion purposes.