Few tax situations create more anxiety than discovering that a spouse—or former spouse—owes substantial taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Many people ask: “Can the IRS come after me for my spouse’s tax debt?” “Am I responsible if my…
Can Business Owners Go to Jail for Payroll Tax Debt? For many business owners, falling behind on payroll taxes begins as a financial problem. A company may struggle with cash flow, unexpected expenses, or declining revenue. Unfortunately, what starts as…
If you have followed the news recently, you may be aware that the IRS slashed much of its staff in the past year. These staff cuts affected workers in the enforcement and collections areas. Nonetheless, the IRS is still taking…