Corporate Tax in Killeen, Texas

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Corporate Tax Lawyers in Killeen

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

This system is sometimes 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 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 Killeen, Texas

Every profit-earning corporation in the U.S. must, legally, pay the federal corporate income tax. Most states also have their own corporate income tax, which corporations located in Killeen, Texas have to remit.

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.

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

Corporations in Killeen, Texas 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 Killeen, Texas 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.

But most smaller Killeen corporations cannot afford to have these professionals on staff. So, they simply hire them as needed. If you are a business owner, and you have questions about corporate taxation, you should seek the counsel of a competent and reputable tax lawyer in Killeen, Texas as soon as you can.

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Life in Killeen

Killeen, Texas is a city in Bell County. Its population is currently about 128,000 people.

Killeen, Texas is best known for being the nearest city to Fort Hood, the largest military installation in the United States, and one of the largest in the world. This military base is by far the largest employer in the area, and the major driver of the economy of Killeen, Texas, providing a huge customer base for local businesses.

The Army also employs thousands of lawyers, both as commissioned officers and civilians. Many Killeen, Texas lawyers owe their livelihoods to the presence of this fort.

Accordingly, if you're a civilian or military resident of Killeen, Texas, and are in need of legal representation, you can be pretty sure that there are lawyers in Killeen, Texas who can assist you with your legal issue.

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