Corporate Tax in Mckinney, Texas

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Corporate Tax Lawyers in Mckinney

A "corporation" in Mckinney, 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 Mckinney, Texas

Every corporation in the U.S. which has taxable income must pay its share of the federal corporate income tax. The majority of states further have a corporate income tax, which Mckinney, Texas corporations are required to pay.

Under federal laws that control corporate income taxes, corporations pay a different income tax rate from individual people. Corporations pay a maximum federal income tax rate of 35%, and a minimum rate of 15%, depending on their income. The high tax rate applies to corporations that make .3 million per year, and the low rate applies to any company bringing in less than ,000.

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. Therefore, in some states, the corporate tax rate is lower than the individual tax rate.

In any case, Mckinney, Texas corporations have to pay both the state and federal income tax. If they fail to do so, they can be subject to severe penalties, such as very large fines. These fines can be big enough to put some smaller companies out of business. Suffice to say, it's normally cheaper for corporations to pay their taxes than to not.

How Can a Mckinney, Texas Corporate Tax Lawyer Help?

Most larger corporations have lawyers and accountants who ensure that they are in full compliance with both state and federal tax law.

As most business owners know, however, the majority of small Mckinney corporations can't afford to have attorneys on staff full time. Therefore, 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 Mckinney, Texas tax attorney immediately.

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Life in Mckinney

McKinney is located in Collin County, Texas. It has a population similar to Plano, Texas. McKinney is home to around 131,100 people.

An interesting fact is that in 2007 McKinney is ranked as the second fastest growing city. CNN Money Magazine included it in its list of "Best Places to Live in the U.S."

Top employers include McKinney Independent School District, Wal-Mart, Lattimore Materials, Blockbuster Entertainment Group, Medical Center of McKinney, Torchmark Corporation, and Encore Wire. The legal industry also has a presence in McKinney because many well-established and experienced lawyers have made a home in McKinney. Therefore, residents and businesses have competent attorneys to handle their legal issues.

Overall, this is a great city to visit or live in!

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