Experienced Help with Employment Tax Problems and Payroll Tax Audits
When a business fails to pay employment and unemployment taxes, the IRS or another taxing authority can assess a penalty against the individuals responsible for collecting and remitting those taxes. This penalty is called the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP).
If you are facing a dispute with the IRS or the state of Texas involving the failure of your employer, corporation, or other business entity to pay employment or unemployment taxes, Coleman Jackson, P.C. can help. Our trust fund recovery attorney is also a Certified Public Accountant with more than 20 years of experience helping businesses and individuals resolve serious tax problems.
Dallas Payroll Tax Attorney for Withholding Tax Issues and Trust Fund Recovery Penalties
Companies are required to withhold state and federal taxes from their employees’ paychecks. These withheld amounts are often referred to as trust fund taxes because employers hold them in trust before paying them to the government. If the IRS—through an audit or other investigation—determines that a business has failed to properly withhold or remit these taxes, the person or people responsible may be held personally liable. Similar trust fund penalties may apply at the state level, especially when businesses fail to collect and remit sales taxes to the state.
Your business operations can be significantly disrupted if you become involved in an employment tax dispute with the government. Our firm provides strategic counsel and experienced representation for clients caught up in these disputes, whether arising from your role in a business, nonprofit, or other organization.
Worker Classification Disputes and Payroll Tax Liability
We also assist businesses in tax disputes involving the classification of workers as independent contractors versus employees. This is a critical issue because the classification directly affects who is responsible for paying payroll taxes, including federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. Misclassification can lead to audits, penalties, and trust fund liability. We can advise on proper classification and defend clients in IRS and state enforcement actions.
Facing a Payroll Tax Issue? Contact a Dallas Payroll Tax Attorney Today
If you’re involved in a payroll tax dispute at your business or if you are under audit for employment tax issues, don’t wait to seek legal counsel. Call 214-599-0431 (English), 214-599-0432 (Spanish), or feel free to contact us online.
