Not all tax debt is treated the same by the IRS.
While many taxpayers assume unpaid taxes can be resolved over time through standard collection procedures, payroll tax liabilities are handled very differently—and far more aggressively.
For business owners, this distinction is critical. Payroll tax issues can escalate quickly and, in many cases, lead to personal liability, even if the business is structured as a corporation or LLC.
What Are Payroll Taxes?
Payroll taxes are amounts withheld from employees’ wages, including:
Federal income tax withholding
Social Security and Medicare taxes
Employers […]