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TOPIK 5noun

탈세

talse [탈쎄]

탈세가 · 탈세를

tax evasion

Example

그 사업가는 탈세 혐의로 조사를 받고 있어요.

That businessman is being investigated on charges of tax evasion.

Word parts

탈 escape세 tax

Literally 'escaping tax'.

Good to know

탈세 is illegal evasion; 절세 is legally reducing your taxes.