Cambridge, Massachusetts Tax Attorneys

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Tax Lawyers in Cambridge

To pay for basic services like police, schools, firefighters, libraries, and hospitals, the government of Cambridge, Massachusetts collects taxes.

In Cambridge, Massachusetts, there are many different sources of tax revenue. Irrespective of the source, however, taxes are always levied in amounts determined by the relevant laws. Usually, taxes are calculated as a percentage of something, such as income or home value. Sometimes, however, they are simply collected as a flat fee (usually in exchange for a license or permit).

Residents of Cambridge are legally required to pay their taxes. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties, criminal fines, and even imprisonment.

Sources of Tax Dollars in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Taxes can come from a wide variety of sources in Cambridge, Massachusetts, such as sales tax, administrative/licensing fees, and tolls.

Sales Tax: In Cambridge, the sales tax is a tax that's added to the price of goods at the point of sale. Usually, you have to pay a city sales tax on top of whatever sales tax is levied by . Typically, the local sales tax is much smaller than the state tax, which is usually in the area of 5-8%, with the city tax most often being less than one percent.

Licensing Fees: The city of Cambridge may require business owners to obtain a license from the local government before they begin operating within city limits. Typically, the main hurdle involved in obtaining one of these licenses is paying a fee to the city government. Although these payments are called "fees" as opposed to "taxes," they operate in the same way, and serve largely the same purpose, as taxes.

Bridge/Road Tolls: Most large cities in the U.S. charge fees, or tolls, on automobiles entering the city via public bridges and highways. This money is, more or less, a tax on everyone who drives into Cambridge via public infrastructure. This means that everyone who visits is required to make at least a small contribution to the government services they'll be using while there.

How Can a Cambridge, Massachusetts Tax Attorney Help?

In Cambridge, Massachusetts, 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.

So, if you have any questions or problems with your taxes in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it's very important to speak with a qualified Cambridge tax law specialist.

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Life in Cambridge

Cambridge is part of the Greater Boston area. It is home to famous universities such as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge is home to around 105,162 people. It is the fifth largest city in Massachusetts.

Top employers include both Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Auburn Hospital, Biogen Idec, Genzyme, Novartis, and the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory. Many attorneys also live in or near Cambridge. Boston is home to many top-rated multinational law firms. There are also many small to mid-size law firms there as well. These firms train their attorneys to be the best and to succeed in winning any and every case, no matter how complicated the legal matter is.

Being such a historic place, there are any museums to visit in Cambridge. Popular attractions include the Harvard Art Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, the Fogg Art Museum, the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Semitic Museum, MIT Museum, and the List Visual Arts Center at MIT.

Cambridge, with its historical influence, also has many wonderful buildings to visit and tour that depict beautiful architecture. Such buildings include the Asa Gray House, Elmwood House, the First Parish in Cambridge, Harvard Lampoon Building, Urban Rowhouse, and Memorial Hall at Harvard University.

Overall, Cambridge is a wonderful place to visit or call home.

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