shirt-changing

shirt-changing
 n.— «In other cities, such as Syracuse, law firms have re-incorporated within Empire Zones to take advantage of the breaks, a practice known as shirt-changing.» —“Great address, near Capitol, tax advantages” by Rick Karlin Times Union (Albany, New York) Mar. 20, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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