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What is the difference between tax planning and tax evasion?

Tax planning means optimising the tax burden by lawfully using the exemptions, deductions and structures recognised by the legislation, and it is entirely legal. Tax evasion, on the other hand, consists of unlawful acts such as concealing income and is subject to severe sanctions. We carry out only lawful and defensible planning.

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Tax planning means optimising the tax burden by lawfully using the exemptions, deductions and structures recognised by the legislation, and it is entirely legal. Tax evasion, on the other hand, consists of unlawful acts such as concealing income and is subject to severe sanctions. We carry out only lawful and defensible planning.

Tax planning means optimising the tax burden by lawfully using the exemptions, deductions and structures recognised by the legislation, and it is entirely legal. Tax evasion, on the other hand, consists of unlawful acts such as concealing income and is subject to severe sanctions. We carry out only lawful and defensible planning.

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