What is Consequences of tax evasion vs. tax avoidance?

Tax avoidance is the legal use of tax laws to reduce one's tax burden. Tax evasion is the illegal act of not paying taxes that are rightfully due. While tax avoidance is a legitimate part of financial planning, tax evasion leads to penalties, interest, and even imprisonment.

Startup Example: Using Section 80-IAC tax holiday is tax avoidance. Hiding revenue to pay less tax is tax evasion. The former is smart planning; the latter is a crime.

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