Usage Note
Steuerhinterziehung is the criminal offence of deliberately concealing taxable income or assets from the tax authorities. It is distinct from legal Steuervermeidung (tax avoidance). Penalties range from fines to imprisonment.
Examples
"Er wurde wegen Steuerhinterziehung in Millionenhöhe zu einer Haftstrafe verurteilt."
Natural Translation
He was sentenced to a custodial sentence for tax evasion running into millions.
Literal Translation
He was because-of tax-evasion in millions-size to a custodial-sentence sentenced.
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