tax evasion
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Tax evasion (evasione fiscale) is estimated to cost Italy over 100 billion euros per year. This is why asking for a scontrino (receipt) is considered a civic duty.
L'evasione fiscale è un problema serio in Italia.
Tax evasion is a serious problem in Italy.
Il governo cerca di combattere l'evasione fiscale con i controlli.
The government tries to fight tax evasion with audits.