Arlington, Texas Tax Attorneys

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Tax Lawyers in Arlington

Taxes in Arlington, Texas are collected out of necessity. They pay for basic public services, which many of us take for granted.

Taxes in Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, Texas

In Arlington, 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 Arlington is on top of the sales tax collected by the government of . Sales taxes are usually fairly small - about 5-7% at the state level, plus a city sales tax that's usually one percent or less.

Licensing Fees: The government of Arlington issues licenses for engaging in a wide variety of different activities. Most often, they issue business licenses, which business owners must obtain before operating any type of business in city limit. The most important of this process is usually paying a fee. While these taxes are called "fees," instead of "taxes," they are functionally identical, and serve the same purpose (namely, raising revenue).

Bridge/Road Tolls: Most major cities charge a toll to enter them via major roads or bridges. These fees are meant to pay for the upkeep of basic public infrastructure in Arlington, by imposing a tax on visitors to it. In theory, this means that people who visit the city are required to contribute to the upkeep of the infrastructure that they will be using while present there.

How Can a Arlington, Texas Tax Attorney Help?

In Arlington, Texas, tax law can get pretty complicated. Taxes are levied on a huge range of products and activities, and they are often calculated in complex ways. Also, many groups and individuals are subject to special tax breaks and exemptions, which might or might not apply to you.

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

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Life in Arlington

You'd have to agree with TV show "King of the Hill" when they assert that Arlington, Texas may be heaven. Arlington boomed in Post World War II era nearly doubling its size in one year. The suburbs of downtown Arlington grew so quickly it became known as one of America's Bloomburbs. Today the population is well over 400,000 Arlington residents who enjoy the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys as hometown teams. Arlington also hosted the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. In addition to professional sports, the local colleges and universities in Arlington offer entertainment and tourist attractions. The University of Texas at Arlington, Tarrant County College, and Arlington Baptist College all operate campuses in Arlington. Six Flags Over Texas is a nationwide attraction for theme park enthusiasts. It's the original Six Flags Theme Park and was also the first park to offer a mine train coaster, log flume splash ride, and the first free fall (cliff hanger) ride. Six Flags Over Texas has some of the most extreme rides around too. The Titan rollercoaster is the tallest and fastest amusement rides in the state of Texas at 245 feet high and with an 85 mph top speed. Spring Break Out, the Best of Texas Festival, and Fright Fest are a few of Arlington's annual festivals with parades.

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