Camden, New Jersey Tax Attorneys

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Tax Lawyers in Camden

Camden, New Jersey has to gather taxes from its residents in order to pay for basic services that we've come to expect, like roads and schools.

In Camden, New Jersey, taxes can come from several different sources. However, they are always collected at a rate that has been set by the law. Taxes sometimes come in the form of flat fees, but most of them are collected as a percentage of some larger amount of money, such as the value of a piece of property, or income.

In case you were wondering, paying your taxes in Camden is mandatory. The law requires it. So, if you don't pay your taxes, with very few exceptions, you are guilty of a crime, and will be punished accordingly.

Sources of Tax Dollars in Camden, New Jersey

Several different things can be taxed in Camden, New Jersey. This is meant to ensure that there is a wide range of sources of tax revenue, and that the government does not have to rely too heavily on any one revenue stream that could dry up. For example, local governments collect revenue from sales taxes, licensing fees, as bridge tolls, among many other things.

Sales Tax: A sales tax in Camden is a surcharge added to the price of most goods that are sold by retailers to the general public. The government of also imposes a sales tax, which must be paid in addition to the local tax. Normally, local sales taxes are less than one percent, while state sales taxes are in the 5% range.

Licensing Fees: Camden issues licenses that are required to legally engage in specific activities. Most frequently, the purpose of these licenses is to raise revenue in the form of fees, making them similar to taxes. One of the most typical is the business license, which most businesses must obtain before operating.

Bridge/Road Tolls: Some larger cities have tolls set up on every major highway that enters the city. Effectively, this amounts to a fee that you have to pay in order to enter Camden, if it imposes such a toll. The idea is that visitors from outside the city enjoy many of the protections provided by the city government while they're there (such as protection by the police), and should pay at least a token sum to contribute to those services.

How Can a Camden, New Jersey Tax Attorney Help?

Tax Law in Camden, New Jersey is sometimes simple. More often than not, however, some wrinkle appears that makes determining one's tax liability more perplexing than it probably needs to be. Additionally, many individuals and groups are legally entitled to tax breaks and deductions, which can make figuring out one's tax liability even more difficult.

Therefore, it's extremely important that you obtain the advice of a knowledgeable Camden, New Jersey tax attorney if you have any tax law questions.

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Life in Camden

Camden is located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Specifically, it is located in Camden County, New Jersey. It is the twelfth largest city in the state. Sadly, the city is well-known because three of its mayors were jailed for corruption.

Popular sites for tourists include the Adventure Aquarium, Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Campbell's Field, Harleigh Cemetery which is popular because it is included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Top employers include L-3 Communications (Lockheed Martin), Rutgers University-Camden, Susquehanna Bank, Cooper University Hospital, and the City of Camden. The legal force is also present in Camden because many attorneys have established practices there. Thus, the legal needs of residents will always be tended to.

Famous residents include Donovin Darius, George Hegamin, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Robert S. MacAlister, Jim Perry, Mike Rozier, John F. Starr, Dajuan Wagner, and Walt Whitman.

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