Cracking Down on Businesses with Payroll Taxes Problems: New Economic Stimulus Plan Calls for Heightened IRS Enforcement
I recently blogged about the new economic stimulus package and how it affects your IRS bill. In addition to funding deficit-reduction activities, the federal government is looking at ways to close the tax gap by taking a closer look at employment tax returns.
According to the most recent estimates, payroll tax mistakes cost the IRS $15 billion – and tax experts agree that today’s figure is much greater! For several years now, the agency has been pushing to increase tax compliance by taking aggressive action against tax cheats and tax promoters.
The IRS is in the early stages of implementing random exams of employment tax returns (the plan is to start in 2010). They hope to figure out how much payroll tax mistakes such as misclassification of workers and other employment tax errors actually contribute to the tax gap.
Because of the growing tax gap, more and more Americans are facing audits – as well as intrusive, and sometimes illegal, collection tactics by the IRS. Small business owners also need to know how to avoid common payroll tax problems, and how to avoid and resolve tax audits to protect the future of their businesses.
Generally, owing payroll taxes is the “kiss of death” for many small business owners, and many lose their businesses. Your payroll tax debt and penalties can add up quickly! And it’s important to note that the IRS is the only creditor on the planet that can pierce the corporate veil and go after the owners/shareholders/members individually. They do this by assessing what’s commonly referred to as the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP).
If you are a small business that needs tax help, you need to hire specialized tax resolution experts to fight the IRS on your behalf.
If you have payroll tax problems or need IRS help, our specialized staff of tax attorneys, CPAs, and EAscan help. Visit the Tax Resolution Services web site for a free tax relief consultation or call us at 866-477-7762.
More Tax Help, IRS News and Tax Relief Tips:
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- IRS Announces Unprecedented Opportunity for Recession-Burdened Americans to Settle Outstanding Tax Debts
- Recipients of Stimulus Money Owe More Than $220 Million in Back Taxes
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