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Tax Avoidance
Tax avoidance
consists of taking legal steps to lessen your tax liability and maximize after-tax income. It typically involves taking advantage of credits and deductions and may include the exploitation of tax loopholes to minimize your tax burden.
Tax avoidance is not to be confused with
tax evasion
, which involves employing illegal means to reduce your tax burden.