Income Tax Lawyers in La Puente, California

Income Tax Attorneys in La Puente, CA

Find the Right Lawyer Now

In La Puente, California, an income tax is imposed on a certain percentage of the income of all individuals and businesses. Typically, income from all sources can be taxed. The federal government has had explicit constitutional power to impose an income tax since 1916, with the passage of the 16th Amendment. This came after the Supreme Court had repeatedly found a federal income tax to be unconstitutional. States, including California, have always been free to impose whatever type of income tax they liked.

While the federal government levies an income tax against every person and corporation in the U.S., the income taxes imposed by the states vary widely. Some states have relatively high income taxes, and a few have none at all. You should consult with a La Puente, California tax attorney if you don't know what type of tax system your state has.

For years, rumors have circulated that the federal income tax is illegal or unconstitutional. These rumors are false: the federal government has explicit constitutional authority to tax income under the 16th Amendment. Still, "tax protesters" employ some fringe constitutional arguments, none of which have been successful. In La Puente, California, failing to pay your income tax can, and likely will, result in criminal prosecution.

Income Tax Deductions in La Puente, California

A tax deduction is a reduction in one's taxable income. It results in less of your income being taxable, which causes a lower tax liability.

This should not be confused with a tax credit, which is simply a reduction in somebody's tax bill. A tax credit will normally reduce your tax liability far more than a tax deduction of the same amount.

Under federal law, many expenses in La Puente are tax-deductible, including interest paid on a mortgage, charitable contributions, the cost of tax advice, and union or professional dues, among many others.

If your state has an income tax, some of these expenses might be deductible from your state taxes, as well, but that depends on the law of California.

Find a La Puente Lawyer that Specializes in Your Area of Need:

How Can A La Puente, California Tax Attorney Help?

Income tax law can get fairly complex in La Puente, California. If you have any questions about your income tax liability, you should not hesitate to speak with a tax attorney sooner, rather than later.

12 Tax Law cases posted to LegalMatch lawyers in La Puente

Income Tax Attorneys in the Largest CA Cities

Show California Cities

Income Tax Lawyers in Other California Cities and Towns

Find the Right Lawyer Now

Need a Bankruptcy Lawyer?
