sham transaction

A sham transaction is a transaction that is unlawful or illusory .

Illusory transactions that exist on paper but have no tangible consequences may be voided in court, especially if used as a tax shelter or other deceptive device .

[Last reviewed in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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