Category Archives: Payroll Taxes

Bozo Tax Tip #9: Who Needs to Pay Employment Taxes?!?

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Russ

This Bozo Tax Tip—and do remember, these are things you really, really, really shouldn’t try—is aimed at the business owner who is having troubles. Business owners, unlike the federal government, can’t just print money. So let’s assume our hypothetical business … Continue reading →

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Paying Employment Taxes Is Optional…Until You Get Caught

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Russ

Two stories regarding employment taxes from the past week should serve as a reminder that paying employment taxes is only optional until you get caught. First, an update on the individual who thought he could just create a new business … Continue reading →

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If You Want to Go to ClubFed…

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Russ

…The simplest, fastest, and easiest method (via the tax world) is to withhold employment taxes and not remit them to the IRS. This is always investigated. But at least once a month I see yet another example. Take the case … Continue reading →

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Well, He Did Make At Least One Payroll Tax Payment

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Russ

As an Enrolled Agent, I know that if I have employees and collect payroll tax for the employees, I had better remit it to the IRS (and state tax agencies). When I’ve been the employer, I’ve done that without fail. … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #7: Who Needs to Pay Employment Taxes?!

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Russ

This Bozo Tax Tip—and do remember, these are things you really, really, really shouldn’t try—is aimed at the business owner who is having problems. Business owners, unlike the federal government, can’t just print money. So let’s assume our hypothetical business … Continue reading →

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A 0% Chance of Success Didn’t Deter Him!

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Russ

Ronald Reagan said, “Facts are stupid things.” Well, one fact that I’ve mentioned in the past is that IRS Criminal Investigations looks at all allegations of employment tax fraud. The reason is obvious: The IRS doesn’t like the idea of … Continue reading →

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A Peabody, Massachusetts Tax Preparer Gives an Unwitting Endorsement for EFTPS

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Russ

Barry Ginsberg operated a payroll tax service in Peabody, Massachusetts (near Boston). He endorsed escrow accounts for his clients; they would send him the money for the payroll taxes and he, in turn, would pay them. Since I’m writing about … Continue reading →

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This Never Works…

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Russ

If you want to go to prison for tax evasion, there’s an easy method: Withhold payroll taxes and don’t remit them to the IRS or your state tax agency. The government investigates all such actions (or should I say inactions). … Continue reading →

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It Never Works, But They Keep Doing It

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Russ

“It amazes me that people who withhold payroll taxes and don’t remit them to the IRS can get away with it.” That’s what my friend, Scott Harker, EA, said to me this morning. Yet time and again I read stories … Continue reading →

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Use EFTPS If You Use a Payroll Service

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Russ

Most payroll services are reputable. They help companies comply with the myriad of laws and regulations in payroll by preparing payroll checks, paperwork, and even sending the withheld payroll taxes to the IRS and state tax agencies. Of course, where … Continue reading →

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