payroll taxes
Court Says No Reasonable Cause Defense for Trust Fund Penalty
In United States v. Liddle, Case No. 14-cv-04761-BLF (N.D. Cali. 2017), the court considered a trust fund recovery penalty case. The penalty was imposed on a CEO who admitted that his company failed to pay its employment taxes. The only question was whether reasonable cause is a defense to trust fund recovery penalties. Businesses must […]
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S Corporation Owner Subject to Self-Employment Tax
Taxpayers often establish Subchapter S corporations to avoid Social Security and Medicare taxes on a portion of their earnings. This is a very common arrangement. In Fleischer v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2016-238, the taxpayer was not able to avoid these taxes using a Subchapter S corporation. The case provides an example of how the Subchapter […]
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A Failing Businesses can Trigger Trust Fund Recovery Penalties
Taxes are often neglected when a business is having financial difficulties. This can have serious repercussions for the business and the individuals who are responsible for having taxes withheld and remitted to the IRS. The IRS has the ability to asses…