Tax Law in Pennsylvania
If you’re in tax trouble, it can be downright scary but a Pennsylvania tax attorney can help. Your tax lawyer will guide you through filing back taxes, analyzing plans to reduce your tax debt, managing potential penalties, and future tax planning.
It’s always in your best interests to consult with a PA tax attorney if you are concerned about whether you are paying the appropriate amount in taxes or have been challenged by the IRS or PA Department of Revenue.
To get you started, this article will describe:
- When a PA tax lawyer can help you
- The types of taxes a PA tax attorney deals with
- How to find free non-legal tax help
- How to find legal tax help
A Pennsylvania Tax Lawyer Can Help with these Tax Problems
A PA tax lawyer deals with a myriad of federal, state, and municipal tax problems, including:
- Litigating Tax Disputes
- Filing Tax Extensions (PA Tax Income Extension and Federal Tax Extension)
- Filing Back Taxes
- Reducing Tax Debt
- Explaining Tax Laws and Penalties
- Implementing Innocent Spouse Rules
- Identifying Tax Forgiveness and Payment Options
- Defending Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud Charges
- Stopping Wage Garnishment
- Stopping Bank Account Garnishment
- Removing Tax Liens
- Exploring Bankruptcy Discharge
A Pennsylvania Tax Attorney Handles These Kind of Taxes
- Income Taxes
- Personal Income Taxes
- Business Income Taxes
- Capital Gains Taxes
- Investment Taxes
- Estate Taxes
- Inheritance Taxes
- Gift Taxes
- Business Taxes
- Corporate Taxes
- Acquisitions and Mergers Tax
- Withholding (Payroll) Taxes
- Self Employment (Social Security and Medicare) Taxes
- Sales Tax
- Sales Tax on Out-of-State Purchases (i.e. Internet or Catalog Purchases)
- Federal Taxes
- Commonwealth Taxes
- Local Taxes
- Use Taxes
- Realty Transfer Taxes
Where do I Find Pennsylvania and Federal Tax Laws?
- Federal Tax Code, Regulations, and Guidance
- Pennsylvania Tax Code
Pennsylvania is actually a high tax state. For example:- PA’s personal income tax rate is 3.07%,
- PA’s sales tax is as high as 7%, and
- PA’s inheritance taxes are as high as 15%.
- 0% for assets passing to a spouse or charity
- 4.5% for assets passing to children and grandchildren
- 12% for assets passing to siblings
- 15% for assets passing to all others
- Your Local Municipal Laws and Regulations
How Do I Find Non-Legal Tax Help?
Both the IRS the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue can provide tax information; however, neither can provide legal help or guidance.
How Do I Find Legal Tax Help?
Many Pennsylvanians pay too much in tax. Could you be paying too much in taxes?If you have a tax concern or a tax dispute,consult with a PA tax lawyer and find out.
To find a Pennsylvania tax attorney, search our site, www.attorneys.org, or ask the bar association or a friend for a referral.
