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Difference between Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion [Video]

Difference between Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion

Tax avoidance is when you reduce your taxes legally through sound tax planning.

Tax evasion is when you reduce your taxes by breaking the law.

Judge Learned Hand famously said “there is nothing sinister” in trying to keep your taxes low.

Nobody is obligated to pay any more tax than what is legally due.

Thus, if you avoid paying tax because you did a 1031 exchange, or you received interest from tax-exempt municipal bonds, or you received a work opportunity tax credit for hiring a qualified veteran, that’s just good tax planning.

But if you avoid paying tax because you failed to report income, that’s tax evasion.

Underreporting cash sales, hiding interest in offshore bank accounts, and refusing to file a tax return when you’re legally required to do so are all examples of tax evasion.

Section 7201 of the tax code says tax evasion is a felony, and lots of famous people have gone to prison for it.


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Negotiation Skills: How to Prepare for Successful Negotiations [Video]

Negotiating is a valuable skill that can help you achieve your goals in various aspects of life, from business deals to personal relationships. To excel in negotiations, it's crucial to be well-prepared. This guide will walk you through the steps to prepare effectively for successful negotiations.Get free business and management guides, tools, and worksheets at: https://www.bizmove.com

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5 Step DuPont Analysis for ROE | Financial Statement Analysis [Video]

The 3-step DuPont analysis is helpful in that it breaks ROE into 3 components. However, the 3-step DuPont doesn't fully isolate the effect of the firm's financing decisions because it measures profit margin as net income divided by sales. The 5-step DuPont analysis corrects for this by using operating margin instead of profit margin and separately measuring the interest burden and the tax burden.The 5-step DuPont Analysis thus disaggregates return on equity (ROE) into 5 components: ROE = [(operating margin * asset turnover) - interest burden] * equity multiplier * (1 - tax rate)— Edspira is the creation of Michael McLaughlin, who went from teenage homelessness to a PhD. Edspira’s mission is to make a high-quality business education accessible to all people.— SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE 53-PAGE GUIDE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS* http://eepurl.com/dIaa5z— LISTEN TO THE SCHEME PODCAST* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheme/id1522352725* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WaNTqVFxISHlgcSWNT1kc* Website: https://www.edspira.com/podcast-2/ — CONNECT WITH EDSPIRA* Website: https://www.edspira.com* Blog: https://www.edspira.com/blog/ * Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Edspira* Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/561316587899818//* Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/edspira* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edspira— CONNECT WITH MICHAEL* Website: http://www.MichaelMcLaughlin.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-michael-mclaughlin * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Prof_McLaughlin* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prof.michael.mclaughlin* Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/prof_mclaughlin*Twitch: https://twitch.tv/prof_mclaughlin * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof_mclaughlin*TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prof_mclaughlin

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Entrepreneurship Mistakes from Hell | How to Start a Startup [Video]

Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is akin to riding a roller coaster blindfolded—it's exhilarating, unpredictable, and fraught with potential pitfalls. While mistakes are an inevitable part of the entrepreneurial journey, some are more catastrophic than others. These "mistakes from hell" can derail even the most promising ventures, leaving entrepreneurs reeling and searching for ways to recover. Let's explore some of these missteps that have the potential to turn an entrepreneurial dream into a nightmare.

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P&L Presentation Type based on your Audience (Natural Account vs. Functional) [Video]

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