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Tax avoidance is the legal utilization of tax regimes to minimize tax payments, differing from tax evasion, which is illegal. It involves exploiting loopholes and using tax shelters and havens to reduce tax liability. While tax avoidance is technically legal, it is often criticized for being unethical and for depriving governments of revenue. The World Bank has emphasized the need to curb tax avoidance to ensure fair distribution of wealth and to support social protection and human capital investments. Companies like [[apple-inc|Apple Inc.]] and [[google|Google]] have been known to use tax avoidance strategies, sparking public debate on the morality and legality of such practices. The use of tax havens like [[cayman-islands|Cayman Islands]] and [[bermuda|Bermuda]] has also been a point of contention. As governments worldwide strive to balance economic growth with social welfare, the issue of tax avoidance remains a contentious and complex challenge, with proponents arguing it is a legitimate form of tax planning and critics viewing it as a form of tax aggression.