Aurora, Colorado Tax Attorneys

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Tax Lawyers in Aurora

The government of Aurora, Colorado collects taxes from its residents in order to pay for basic public services, like police and fire departments, libraries, hospitals, and public transit.

Taxes in Aurora, Colorado are derived from a wide variety of sources. Regardless of the source, however, the amount that's taken is never arbitrary, and is always determined by law. A tax can come either in the form of a flat fee, or as a percentage of one's income, the value of a piece of property, or a sale.

In case you were wondering, paying your taxes in Aurora 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 Aurora, Colorado

In Aurora, StateName>, taxes can come from a range of sources, such as sales tax, licensing fees, and bridge/road tolls.

Sales Tax: The sales tax imposed by Aurora is on top of the sales tax collected by the government of . Sales taxes are typically fairly small - about 5-7% at the state level, plus a city sales tax that's typically one percent or less.

Licensing Fees: Aurora 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: Most major cities have tollbooths on all the major roads or highways that go into them. This effectively amounts to a tax paid to enter Aurora, ensuring that visitors to the city make at least a small contribution to paying for the city services that they will enjoy while there.

How Can a Aurora, Colorado Tax Attorney Help?

In Aurora, Colorado, many different laws and regulations govern taxes, making the theoretically simple task of determining one's tax liability pretty difficult. On top of that, there are many different breaks and exemptions that apply to specific types of groups and individuals, further complicating things.

Accordingly, it's very important that you seek the advice of a knowledgeable Aurora, Colorado tax attorney if you have any type of issue involving local taxes.

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Life in Aurora

Aurora, Colorado is a city that spans Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. It is the third-largest city in Colorado, and the 56th-largest city in the United States, with a population of 325,000 people.

During the 1970s and 80s, Aurora began to grow rapidly, after relatively slow growth from its founding in the 1800s. This was due in large part to a broader growth trend in the American West, with many businesses and industries taking advantage of cheap land prices, and a business-friendly climate in Colorado and other Western states.

The largest employer currently in Aurora is the Buckley Air Force Base, which employs over 12,100 people. Many Aurora, Colorado attorneys, both military and civilian, work for this air force base, either directly or indirectly.

Of course, there are Aurora, Colorado attorneys who can handle most non-military legal issues that the average person is likely to face. If you need legal advice, there are many lawyers in Aurora, Colorado who can help.

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