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Originally Posted by Livia

Of course tax evasion is a crime. I can't imagine anyone saying it isn't.

It is the confusion between evasion and avoidance that is the beggar here.
Avoidance may appear unfair to most, but until they change or tighten up the rules then it is quite within the law to stash your stash.
Well worth a visit to a decent financial advisor if you come into a little windfall.