What is another word for tax evasion?
Pronunciation: [tˈaks ɪvˈe͡ɪʒən] (IPA) 
Tax evasion is the intentional act of avoiding to pay taxes that are owed. It is illegal and punishable by law. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe tax evasion, including tax fraud, tax noncompliance, tax avoidance, tax dodging, and tax delinquency. Tax fraud refers to the act of intentionally providing false information or omitting pertinent information on tax returns in order to deceive government tax authorities. Tax noncompliance refers to failure to comply with tax laws and regulations, while tax avoidance describes legal methods used to reduce tax liabilities. Tax dodging refers to the use of illegal methods to avoid paying taxes, while tax delinquency refers to failure to pay taxes on time.
