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But that's an important point.
Traditionally "Tax evasion" was legal, and "tax avoidance" was normal, acceptable, and purely legal.
The weird accounting practices of some of these big firms are pushing a language change.
"Tax evasion" is clearly illegal.
"Tax planning" is clearly legal and acceptable.
"Tax avoidance" is using probably legal but weird methods to reduce (beyond any sensible amount) the tax burden of a company or very rich individual.
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But that's an important point.
Traditionally "Tax evasion" was legal, and "tax avoidance" was normal, acceptable, and purely legal.
The weird accounting practices of some of these big firms are pushing a language change.
"Tax evasion" is clearly illegal.
"Tax planning" is clearly legal and acceptable.
"Tax avoidance" is using probably legal but weird methods to reduce (beyond any sensible amount) the tax burden of a company or very rich individual.