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Employers Face Criminal and Civil Liability for Unpaid Payroll Withholding Taxes
This blog examines the serious civil and criminal consequences employers may face for failing to remit payroll withholding taxes to the IRS. It explains the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP), who may be held personally liable, and how payroll tax issues can quickly escalate into significant IRS enforcement matters.