Small Business Tax Problems: The IRS Doesn't Care That You're Small
You started a business to build something. Now the IRS is threatening to take it apart. Payroll tax problems. Unfiled business returns. Employment tax audits. The IRS treats a two-person LLC the same way they treat a Fortune 500 company. I level the playing field.
Payroll Tax Issues
This is where the IRS gets aggressive with small businesses. If you fell behind on payroll taxes, the IRS will pursue the trust fund recovery penalty against you personally. I defend business owners against TFRP assessments and negotiate resolution of the underlying payroll tax debt.
Business Entity Tax Problems
S-corps, C-corps, partnerships, LLCs — each has different tax obligations and different IRS enforcement approaches. I handle entity-level tax disputes and help businesses get back into compliance.
Employment Tax Audits
The IRS examines whether your workers are employees or independent contractors. Misclassification can trigger massive back-tax assessments including employment taxes, penalties, and interest. I defend these audits and negotiate settlements.
Keeping Your Business Open
My goal isn't just to resolve the tax debt — it's to keep your business operating. I negotiate solutions that let you continue running your company while satisfying the IRS. Shutting down your business doesn't help anyone.