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Durham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the county seat of Durham County and also extends into Wake county. It is the fifth largest city in the state by population, with 223,284 residents as of July 1, 2008. Durham County as of July 1, 2008 has 262,715 residents. It is the home of Duke University and North Carolina Central University, and is also one of the vertices of the Research Triangle area (home of the Research Triangle Park). Durham is the core of the four-county Durham MSA, which has a population of 489,762 as of July 1, 2008. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 1,578,527 as of July 1, 2008.

Tax Law Lawyers In Durham North Carolina

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What is tax law?

Tax law is the codified system of laws that describes taxes on economic transactions. Tax attorneys advise and represent individuals and businesses on all types of tax issues -- including income tax, payroll tax, property tax, and estate and gift taxes. Tax attorneys ensure that their clients are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and represent taxpayers in enforcement proceedings initiated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or state taxation agencies.

Answers to tax law issues in North Carolina

What are the tax consequences of death?

In the administration of any estate of a person who has passed away, there may be significant tax consequences. An...

What are the basics of tax law?

At the federal level, the primary tax is the income tax. Most know this form of taxation by the completion of the...

Can the IRS take my house if l owe back taxes?

The IRS can seize just about anything you own-including your home and pension plans. There is a list of items exempt...

Will my estate have to pay taxes after I die?

The federal government imposes estate taxes only if your property is worth more than a certain amount at your death...

How are corporations taxed?

Most types of businesses-sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations that have qualified for subchapter S...

What are the tax consequences of operating as a non-profit corporation?

Non-profits will want to apply for and obtain federal and state nonprofit tax exemptions. Many groups don't want to...

What can be done to report tax fraud to the IRS?

The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 made significant changes to the Informants Reward Program under the False...