tax evasion

Noun

Meaning

the deliberate failure to pay taxes (usually by making a false report)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

levy tax duty contribution assessment taxation fake imposition evasion dodging impost ratable tax avoidance malingering evading tax

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Antonyms

presence benefit assistance blessing honesty candor

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Hypernyms

evasion nonpayment

Related terms

tax avoidance tax evader

Examples

The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion is the thickness of a prison wall. Denis Healey

We must fight against tax evasion but also defend the rights of tax evaders, or companies that make mistakes. Silvio Berlusconi

Money comes to Switzerland through three illegal sources: tax evasion in other developed countries, the blood money of dictators and other rulers in the Third World and organized crime. Jean Ziegler

The two greatest priorities for my government are tackling tax evasion and corruption. Mario Monti

I was never charged with tax evasion. I've never been a tax protester. Wesley Snipes

The real problem in Greece is not cutting taxes, it's making sure that we don't have tax evasion. George Papandreou

Close letter words and terms

tax efficiency tax evader tax evaders tax exemption tax exile tax expert