Your Client Wants to Reduce Its Overall State/local Income Tax

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Essay

Your client wants to reduce its overall state/local income tax rate. It holds income-producing assets of various types, including tangible personal property, rental land and buildings, and high-yield stocks and bonds. How might this taxpayer restructure its operations to achieve the desired tax result?

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Definitions:

Federal Government Spending

Expenditures by the federal government on goods, services, and obligations, including defense, welfare, and public works.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the U.S. federal government on individuals and entities based on their annual income, with rates that vary by income level.

Payroll Tax

A tax imposed on employers and employees, calculated as a percentage of the wages that employers pay their staff.

Federal Receipts

Revenue collected by the federal government, generally through taxes and fees.