Employment Payroll

We have successfully represented many businesses, both large and small, that either failed to make their monthly, quarterly, and/or yearly employment tax payments or were accused of mischarging their works as independent contractors rather than employees. Our goal in this type of case is to prevent a criminal referral, eliminate any proposed penalties, minimize any additional tax assessment, work out an acceptable payment arrangement if needed, and keep the business operating.

Employment and payroll tax cases serious and can result in the assessment of substantial federal and state employment taxes, penalties, and interest along with the seizure of assets, including liquidation of the business. Egregious cases may be criminally investigates and prosecuted. Because these liabilities are generally regarded as "trust" taxes, the Internal Revenue Service and comparable State payroll tax agencies, like California's Employment Development Department take any deficiencies very seriously.

Federal and State payroll tax laws also give the government much greater power to try to recover what is owed. This power can include the ability to collect the payroll liabilities originally owed by a business or corporation from its owners, officers and even employees PERSONALLY if certain criteria are met.

Therefore, if you or the company you work for is experiencing payroll tax problems or a payroll audit, it is imperative for you to consult with an experienced affordable tax attorney immediately. Any information you provide to the Internal Revenue Service or State tax agency can and often used to attempt to assess additional taxes and then collect the deficiencies owed as soon as possible. While there are usually many options for dealing with payroll liabilities, time is usually very limited.