tax shelter

noun

: a way of investing money that reduces the amount of tax that has to be paid

Full Definition of TAX SHELTER

: a strategy, investment, or tax code provision that reduces tax liability

— tax–shel·tered \ˈtaks-ˌshel-tərd\ adjective

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1952

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