Experienced Guidance For Dealing With State Tax-Related Concerns
Individual states can sometimes take harsh measures to collect on taxes such as withholding driving privileges from those that owe state taxes and unpaid unemployment insurance. Additionally, efforts to enforce collection can cause problems in other areas of business.
At Kundra & Associates, our lawyers focus exclusively on tax law. Our experienced attorneys have a passion for achieving positive results for our clients. Maryland state tax-related concerns can be immobilizing. We will help you determine all your available options and the best path for moving forward. Call 301-637-8130 to arrange an appointment with an attorney or email us today.
Are You Facing Issues Due To Employee Misclassification?
State taxing authorities are particularly concerned with how businesses characterize their workers. Be careful, complete and consistent with how you classify and document your workers.
When a worker is an “employee,” a portion of their pay is withheld and remitted as federal tax deposits to account for Social Security, Medicare and voluntary withholding. Depending upon your state, state withholdings may also be required and have requirements regarding when and how to remit.
Independent contractors are responsible for self-employment taxes. There are no such withholding obligations through the employer. A disgruntled worker may be the first to file with the IRS and advise that you have not properly characterized them. If classifying a worker as an independent contractor is not reasonable under both the IRS and your state’s definition, you could be charged heavy interest and penalties in addition to having taxes assessed for the failure to withhold and account for the proper payment of taxes.
Domicile Tax Issues Can Surface Years Later
Many states hold that if you were a resident of their state at one point in time, unless you affirmatively establish residency in another state or country, you are still subject to taxes. Often the state will tell you about a liability many years later with consequences extending beyond the specific one for which they initially contacted you.
Call Us To Resolve Stressful Tax Issues
Addressing tax problems quickly can make matters easier for you. Contact Kundra & Associates for counsel and attorney representation on state taxation matters by calling 301-637-8130.