Corporate Tax in Baltimore, Maryland

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Corporate Tax Lawyers in Baltimore

In Baltimore, Maryland, 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."

This concept is referred to as "corporate personhood" in Maryland, and it essentially 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 the main legal duties a corporation has is the requirement that it pay taxes on its income, just as a person would.

Corporate Tax Rate in Baltimore, Maryland

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 Baltimore, Maryland 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 several tax brackets in between.

The tax rate in Maryland for corporations probably also differs from the taxes that individuals must pay. In some states, the government has decided that their interests would be best served by making corporate taxes as low as possible. So in many states, the tax rate for corporations is much lower than the one paid by individuals, unlike the federal corporate tax.

Corporations in Baltimore, Maryland are required to pay both the state and federal corporate tax. Failing to pay either (or both) of these taxes can result in severe legal penalties, including fines that may prove ruinous, especially for smaller businesses.

How Can a Baltimore, Maryland Corporate Tax Lawyer Help?

Most bigger companies have corporate attorneys and accountants on staff who help them comply with federal and state tax laws.

As most business owners know, however, the majority of small Baltimore corporations can't afford to have attorneys on staff full time. So, if you run a small corporation, and are confused about the corporate tax issues that may affect you, it's a very good idea to retain the services of a Baltimore, Maryland tax attorney immediately.

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Life in Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland is known to many as an exciting city. It is located in central Maryland along a part of the Patapsco River. Baltimore's population is approximately 2.7 million, with a very diverse population.

Popular attractions in Baltimore include Fort McHenry National Monument, the American Visionary Art Museum, the Maryland Science Center, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, Federal Hill Park, and the USS Constellation.

Of course Baltimore is home to many more attractions that can be written about; they simply need to be visited and experienced! Being such a great city, Baltimore is home to a very strong legal force. There are many small, mid-size, and large firms in the city that practice in practically all areas of law. Baltimore residents should rest assure, because any of their legal needs can adequately be addressed.

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