tax evasion

American  

noun

1. the nonpayment of taxes, as through the failure to report taxable income.

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tax evasion British  

noun

1. reduction or minimization of tax liability by illegal methods Compare tax avoidance

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Etymology

Origin of tax evasion

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

His father was later cleared of the bribery allegations but was found guilty of tax evasion and given a suspended sentence and a fine.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

With large unpaid sums at stake, tax evasion counts as a felony that can lead to prison time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They hide their tax evasion in the tall grass,” Justice Department lawyer Sean Beaty told jurors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Once, prosecutors hoped to make Ver a marquee example amid concerns about widespread cryptocurrency tax evasion.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

He respected the law, the nation, and tradition, and no one could accuse him of any greater offense than tax evasion.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende