Corporate Tax in Wellington, Florida

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Corporate Tax Lawyers in Wellington

In Wellington, Florida, a "corporation" is specified as a legal entity that's separate from its owners. Therefore, from a legal standpoint, the owner of a corporation and the corporation itself are not the same "person."

This concept is referred to as "corporate personhood" in Florida, and it basically means that, for many purposes under the law, corporations are treated the same as individual people, being subject to many of the same rights and responsibilities.

One of these commitments is the duty to pay income tax in much the same way as an individual person.

Corporate Tax Rate in Wellington, Florida

Basically every for-profit corporation in the U.S. is required to pay taxes on its income each year. Most states also have their own corporate income tax. All corporations in Wellington, Florida are required to pay it.

At the federal level, and in certain states, corporations are taxed at different rates from individuals. Federally, the top corporate tax rate is 35% - a rate applying to corporations earning more than .3 million per year. Corporations earning less than ,000 a year pay a 15% corporate tax rate, and there are a few tax brackets in between. For comparison, the federal income tax for persons maxes out at 33%.

In Florida the corporate tax rate likely differs from the individual tax rate as well. In many states, policymakers have decided that the local economy benefits most when it is business-friendly. In those states, the corporate tax rate is usually lower than the individual income tax rate, unlike the federal system, where the corporate tax rate is higher.

Whatever a company's legal tax rate is, all corporations in Wellington, Florida must pay the taxes assessed against them. If they don't, they can be made to pay very massive fines - normally much larger than their original tax bill.

How Can a Wellington, Florida Corporate Tax Lawyer Help?

The majority of big corporations have accountants, tax lawyers, and other legal/financial specialists on staff to guarantee that they adhere with state and national corporate tax laws.

However, if you are the owner of a smaller corporation in Wellington, you likely can't afford a full-time in-house lawyer. For that reason, you should retain an attorney in Wellington, Florida who practices tax law, on an as-needed basis, if you ever encounter a corporate tax issue, such as an audi

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Life in Wellington

Wellington is a part of the South Florida community. Specifically, it is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.

One of the largest corporations in Wellington is BE Aerospace. BE employs many Wellington residents. BE apparently pays well because the median income for a Wellington household is approximately ,000. Along with BE, Wellington is home to many law firms. These firms train excellent attorneys capable of handling any and every legal need.

Some popular attractions in Wellington include the Village of Wellington, Kravis Center for Performing Arts, the Norton Museum of Art, nearby West Palm Beach, and the Mall at Wellington Green.

Some famous Wellington residents include Vanilla Ice, Tommy Lee Jones, Madonna, David O'brien, Bruce Springsteen, Curtis Pride, Glenn Close, and Michael Bloomberg.

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