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Most of the C Corporations pay taxes and lots of taxes. It's just another media hype to say they don't. Remember, Corporations don't have exemptions, standard deductions, etc. like people do. The media likes to make noise about any credits given to business but business not only pays boatloads of taxes, but businesses provide jobs that run the economy.

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What percentage of federal income taxes was paid by Corporations in 1950 and what do they pay today?

30%


What percentage of federal government revenue was collected from corporate income taxes in 2001?

32%


What percentage of total revenues is made up of the corporate taxes?

Corporate taxes typically account for a small percentage of total government revenues, often ranging between 10% to 20%, depending on the country and its tax policies. In the United States, for instance, corporate income taxes have contributed around 7% to 10% of federal revenue in recent years. The exact percentage can fluctuate based on economic conditions, tax reforms, and changes in corporate profitability.


Are C corporations subject to corporate income tax?

Yes, C corporations are subject to corporate income tax. They are taxed at the corporate level on their profits, and then any dividends distributed to shareholders are taxed again at the individual level, leading to double taxation. This taxation occurs at the federal level, and many states also impose their own corporate income taxes.


When corporations and shareholders each pay taxes on the same money it is called taxation.?

When both corporations and shareholders are taxed on the same income, it is known as "double taxation." This typically occurs in the context of corporate profits that are taxed at the corporate level, and then again as dividends when distributed to shareholders. Double taxation can impact the attractiveness of corporate investment, leading some businesses to explore alternative structures to minimize tax liabilities.

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Corporate Law?

Corporate law refers to the rules and regulations that guide and bind corporations. It is used when corporations are being formed, managed and eventually sold or otherwise dissolved. Because corporations are entities that must pay taxes and can be sued, corporate law governs these types of actions.


What percentage of federal income taxes was paid by Corporations in 1950 and what do they pay today?

30%


What percentage of federal revenues is made up of corporate taxes?

about 10 percent


What percentage of federal revenue is made up of corporate taxes?

about 10 percent


Where does welfare funding come from?

From the "little people" who work and pay taxes and actually pay more than the corporations (who can claim to be based in the Cayman Islands and pay $0 in US taxes) and a larger percentage of their incomes than hedge fund managers, whose taxes are capped at 15%. Instead of complaining about this disparity, the average American prefers to blame the poor and infirm instead of a bought and paid for US government of the corporations, by the corporations and for the corporations! (In the previous sentence feel free to substitute "rich" for corporations!


What segment of society actually pays corporate taxes?

Business enterprises.


Do corporations have to pay federal and state income taxes?

Yes, if the state they operate in taxes corporate income. This depends on where they're incorporated or headquartered as well. Some state don't have a personal income tax, but do tax corporations (i.e. WA).


What percentage of federal government revenue was collected from corporate income taxes in 2001?

32%


What percentage of total revenues is made up of the corporate taxes?

Corporate taxes typically account for a small percentage of total government revenues, often ranging between 10% to 20%, depending on the country and its tax policies. In the United States, for instance, corporate income taxes have contributed around 7% to 10% of federal revenue in recent years. The exact percentage can fluctuate based on economic conditions, tax reforms, and changes in corporate profitability.


What percentage of US Taxes do corporations pay?

On average, corporations pay approximately 9-10% of total U.S. federal tax revenue. This percentage can vary depending on economic conditions, tax policies, and individual company performance.


Can the IRS levy a personal account because of a corporations tax debt?

For certain types of taxes yes. Payroll withholding, sales taxes, and all the other "trust fund" taxes - corporate officers and responsible parties are always personally responsible for.


Are C corporations subject to corporate income tax?

Yes, C corporations are subject to corporate income tax. They are taxed at the corporate level on their profits, and then any dividends distributed to shareholders are taxed again at the individual level, leading to double taxation. This taxation occurs at the federal level, and many states also impose their own corporate income taxes.