Corporate Tax in Galveston, Texas

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Corporate Tax Lawyers in Galveston

A "corporation" in Galveston, Texas is an organization formed under state law which is regarded a separate "person" from any of the people who run it.

This system is occasionally called "corporate personhood" by Texas lawyers. It means, in simple terms, that the law treats a corporation just as it would treat a human being - having most of the legal rights and duties that also apply to individuals.

One of the major legal duties a corporation has is the requirement that it pay taxes on its income, just as a person would.

Corporate Tax Rate in Galveston, Texas

All corporations in America have to pay a federal income tax. Various states also have a corporate income tax, which corporations operating in Galveston, Texas have to pay.

Under the federal tax system, and the tax laws of several states, corporate income is taxed at a different rate from the income of individuals. For instance, the top federal income tax rate for corporations is 35%, compared with 33% for individuals. The highest tax rate applies to corporations making more than .3 million per year. The lowest corporate tax rate is 15%, applying to those corporations that make less than ,000 per year.

In Texas 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 typically 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 Galveston, Texas must pay the taxes assessed against them. If they don't, they can be made to pay very large fines - usually much larger than their original tax bill.

How Can a Galveston, Texas Corporate Tax Lawyer Help?

Many larger corporations have lawyers and accountants who guarantee that they are in complete compliance with both state and federal tax law.

Of course, smaller companies in Galveston can't afford to have full-time legal and accounting departments on their payroll. Therefore, if your business is organized as a corporation, and has an issue with its taxes, it's essential that you contact a Galveston, Texas tax attorney as soon as possible.

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Life in Galveston

Galveston is a city in Texas located on the coast, Galveston Island to be exact. Per the 2010 census it has a population of 47,743 people.

The economy thrives off of the health care, shipping and financial industries. However there are many small law offices and firms in Galveston as well. These entities train excellent attorneys to handle various legal matters.

Some sites to be seen in Galvestron are the Mood Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum, the Lone Star Flight Museum, Galvestron Railroad Museum, The Strand, and Seawolf Park.

Some notable residents include William L. Moody Jr., John H. Murhy, Sam Maceo, and Douglas Corrigan.

All in all, although not one of the big cities in Texas, Galveston is a great place to visit and to call home.

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