Protecting
Business Interests
Employment Tax Disputes
PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS
At Thorn Law Group, we specialize in representing businesses involved in employment tax disputes with the IRS.
The IRS recently announced it plans to increase the number and depth of audits and examinations it does into compliance by businesses and taxpayers subject to federal employment tax laws. Although the IRS may look at any line on an employment tax return during the examination, it will primarily focus on the following issues:
- worker classification (employee vs. independent contractor);
- fringe benefits;
- officer and executive compensation; and
- reimbursed expenses.
IRS audits of businesses also frequently include examinations of the business’ compliance with rules involving:
- Payroll Taxes;
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalties;
- Withholding;
- Recordkeeping Requirements; and
- Tip Compliance.
The IRS is serious about enforcing compliance with employment taxes. Along with additional taxes and penalties, a business’ failure to comply with these laws can lead to IRS liens or levies against business assets and even criminal charges against individuals responsible for the violations.
Further, the IRS is working with state authorities to ensure taxpayers are complying with all state employment laws. Thus, it is critical to contact an attorney experienced in employment tax matters as well as IRS procedure before meeting with the IRS or state taxing authority.
At Thorn Law Group, we specialize in representing businesses involved in employment tax disputes with the IRS. Contact us today if you have been contacted by the IRS or state authority for an employment tax audit. Our experience representing businesses before the IRS can help you manage your employment tax audit and keep your business in operation.
To view the IRS Guide to Employment Taxes, visit:
IRS Guide to Employment Taxes
For more on the most up-to-date information on civil audits and offshore accounts, please visit:
News & Events Thorn's Tax Talk
Contact Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner at ket@thorntaxlaw.com or 202-349-4033 if you have been contacted by an IRS Revenue Agent for an audit. We will work with you and the IRS to manage the audit process and assess your options if disputes regarding your tax liabilities arise.
Tax Law Practice Areas
- Civil Tax Audits
- IRS Civil Tax Audits
- IRS Administrative Appeals
- Offshore Account / Foreign Bank
- Tax Penalty Relief
- IRS Liens, Levies, & Seizures
- Employment Tax Disputes
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (Payroll Witholding)
- Worker Classification Audits
- Tax Shelter Investigations
- Tax Shelter Promoter Investigations
- Conservation and Facade Easement Disputes
- Historic Tax Credits
- Residency Disputes
- Return Preparer Penalties
- IRS Criminal Tax Investigations
- Tax Litigation & Controversy
- IRS Collection Actions
- Offshore Accounts Lawyer / Attorney
- Employment Tax Disputes
- White Collar Defense
- Complex Civil Litigation
- International Disputes
- Business Tax Issues
- IRS Whistleblower Actions
- Office of Professional Responsibility
- Return Preparer Penalties
- Professional Malpractice Investigations
- Standards of Tax Practice Issues
- IRS Investigations Of Tax Practitioners & Return Preparers
- Representation of Attorneys Before IRS Office of Professional Responsibility
- Representation Of Law Firms, Accounting Firms & Other Entities Before The IRS Office Of Professional Responsibility
- Representation Of CPAs, Enrolled Agents, Enrolled Actuaries, Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents & Appraisers
