Corporate Tax in Quincy, Illinois

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Corporate Tax Lawyers in Quincy

In Quincy, Illinois, a "corporation" is an entity that is, under the law, distinct from any of its owners. Basically, this means that the people who own a corporation, and the corporation itself, are distinct "persons."

Corporations are subject to the rule of "corporate personhood." Simply put, this means that corporations, under the law in Illinois are treated as individual persons. This means they have many of the same legal rights and responsibilities as actual human beings.

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

Corporate Tax Rate in Quincy, Illinois

Essentially 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 Quincy, Illinois are required to pay it.

The federal corporate income tax rate is different from the tax rate that applies to individuals. The highest corporate tax rate at the federal level is 35% of income - applying to companies that make over .3 million per year. Corporations earning under ,000 pay a 15% tax rate. There are various tax brackets in between.

There's also a good chance that the tax rate applicable to corporations in Illinois differ from the individual tax rates. Some states feel that the best economic policy is to attract as many businesses as they can. Thus, in some states, the corporate tax rate is lower than the individual tax rate.

In any case, Quincy, Illinois corporations have to pay both the state and federal income tax. If they fail to do so, they can be subject to severe penalties, such as very large fines. These fines can be big enough to put some smaller companies out of business. Suffice to say, it's typically cheaper for corporations to pay their taxes than to not.

How Can a Quincy, Illinois Corporate Tax Lawyer Help?

Many major corporations employ tax lawyers full time, to ensure that they are in compliance with tax laws, and find legal means to reduce their tax liability.

However, if you are the owner of a smaller corporation in Quincy, you probably can't afford a full-time in-house lawyer. For that reason, you should contact an attorney in Quincy, Illinois 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 Quincy

Quincy is nicknamed the "Gem City of Illinois. Perhaps this is so because it lies along the Mississippi River. It is a small city home to about 40,700 people. Interestingly, Quincy used to be the hub for the transportation of riverboats and rail service, connecting many destinations along the river.

Some major corporations located in Quincy include Niemann Foods, Gardner Denver, and Titan Wheel. Other thriving employers include the healthcare industry and school district. Many attorneys also call Quincy home, and practice in many areas of law.

Some popular attractions in Quincy include Temple B'nai Sholom, Quincy Museum, Moorish Castle, Quincy University, and the South Side German Historic District.

All in all, Quincy is a quaint place to live offering its residents small town charm!

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