Taxes and the laws that surround them are a little tricky if you aren’t versed in them. Tax laws differ by state and are also changed and updated regularly which means it can be hard to keep up. Thankfully the attorneys at Mestayer Law Firm have years of experience and can help you navigate any tax law related situation in Mississippi.
Tax Law is part of public law and is the set of rules and regulations that dictate how different levels of government (federal, state and local) calculate the taxes that are owed. These taxes might be owed by a business or by an individual for a variety of reasons. Because tax law is complicated and often involves large sums of money, it is best to have an attorney who is well versed in tax law. That attorney would be a tax attorney. Tax attorneys are specially trained in tax laws and are well versed in all things taxes. That means they will be able to help make sure everything is done by the book and handled correctly.
Not every tax situation requires a tax attorney. Some of them might simply require a certified accountant. You will need a tax attorney if there is a legal matter or an issue surrounding the taxes. Not sure? Check with your accountant or a tax attorney to find out.
Tax laws are something that affect individuals, families, organizations and businesses. Tax laws are enforced by an exponentially large amount of government entities, because of this it means that tax law will come into play in a lot of situations. Some of the situations where a tax attorney may be required are when dealing with:
- Corporate Taxes
- State and Local Taxes
- International Taxes
- Estate Taxes
- Income Taxes
- Tax Exempt Organizations
- Social Security Taxes
- Property Taxes
Some of the other times you might need legal consultation from a tax attorney are when starting a new business or handling legal matters that involve income, taxation, estates or the IRS. We’ve talked about both those situations more in our piece on When You Need a Tax Lawyer.
We’ve discussed only a few ways tax law may be relevant to you, but there are plenty more. If you think you might need a tax attorney give us a call and we can walk you through your options. Our experienced attorneys are ready to answer any questions you may have and help in any way we can.
Mestayer Law Firm provides civil litigation for clients throughout the Gulf Coast area including Pascagoula, Biloxi, and Gulfport. If you are making future plans for your estate, then contact us today and let us help take care of every detail of your finances. Call us today at 228-762-1193 or visit www.pascagoulalaw.com. We are your legal experts! You can also visit our office located at 2128 Ingalls Ave. in Pascagoula, Mississippi. We look forward to talking with you!
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