Employers: Be Aware (or Beware) of a Harsh Payroll Tax Penalty

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A harsh penalty can be imposed if federal income tax and employment taxes (including Social Security) are withheld from employees’ paychecks and not handed over to the IRS. This penalty can be assessed personally against a “responsible individual.” There are escalating penalties if a business makes payroll tax payments late. And if an employer fails […]