Unpaid Payroll Taxes Will Destroy Your Business

At Victory Tax Lawyers, we help clients navigate complex tax issues, from audits and back taxes to liens and fraud investigations.

If you’re unsure whether you need expert help, call (800) 883‑8301 for a free consultation.

✅ Why Payroll Taxes Go Unpaid

Most payroll tax problems arise from:

• Cash flow issues: Using payroll funds to cover other expenses can quickly become a legal violation.
  

• Administrative errors: Filing the wrong forms, late filings, or calculation mistakes.
  

• Missed deposit deadlines: Timing matters. Even a few days late can trigger penalties.
  

• Worker misclassification: Treating employees as independent contractors can create back taxes and TFRP liability.
  

• Business transitions or closures: Payroll tax obligations remain even if ownership changes or the business closes.

If you’ve done even one thing on this list, reach out to us now. We’ll help you navigate these challenges, negotiate with the IRS, and protect you from unnecessary legal exposure. If you owe payroll taxes, call (800) 883-8301 for a confidential consultation.

⚠️ Consequences of Not Paying Payroll Taxes

Ignoring payroll tax obligations can lead to:

• Hefty penalties and daily interest accrual
  

• Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (personal liability for unpaid taxes)
  

• Tax liens and bank levies
  

• Difficulty obtaining credit or loans
  

• Potential criminal charges for willful non-payment
  

• Business disruption, forced closure, and increased IRS scrutiny

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🛠 How to Pay Back Payroll Taxes

1. Full Payment
Paying in full stops penalties and interest from growing. You can pay via EFTPS, check, or money order.

2. Installment Agreements
If paying in full isn’t feasible, the IRS allows short-term or long-term payment plans. Interest and penalties continue, but enforced collection actions are paused as long as you comply.

3. Offer in Compromise (OIC)
This program lets qualified businesses settle for less than the full balance, based on your ability to pay. Approval requires up-to-date filings, accurate financial disclosure, and IRS evaluation of your reasonable collection potential (RCP).

4. Temporary Delay in Collection (Currently Not Collectible Status)
If your business can’t pay at all, the IRS may temporarily halt collection efforts. This doesn’t eliminate debt, but prevents levies or garnishments while you stabilize financially.

While you have options to resolve payroll tax debt, the best thing to do is to reach out to a lawyer to ensure all of your legal bases are covered.

⚡ Facing Payroll Tax Debt? Act Now

Payroll tax issues grow fast, but you don’t have to face them alone. With expert guidance, you can negotiate with the IRS, set up manageable repayment plans, and protect yourself from personal liability.

Victory Tax Lawyers: We resolve payroll tax debt, defend against penalties, and provide strategic solutions to keep your business running smoothly.

📞 Call (800) 883-8301 or request your free consultation today.