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Tax Fraud Blotter: Sick excuses

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million payroll tax scheme. He failed to collect, account for and pay over payroll taxes to the IRS on behalf of each of these companies from 2014 to 2022, a total of at least $3.5 Oakland, New Jersey: Business owner Walter Hass, of Hewitt, New Jersey, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a $3.5

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Tech news: TaxPlanIQ adds new features

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Certifications cover a range of topics, from mastering payroll essentials and becoming proficient in the ADP Accountant Connect SM platform to innovative selling strategies. It also provides a free, complete platform for payroll, tax, HR and data-driven insights. All rights reserved. © 2025 Arizent. All rights reserved.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Getting personal

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From the fourth quarter of 2018 through the fourth quarter of 2020, she collected and withheld taxes from her employees wages but did not pay the funds over to the IRS or file quarterly payroll tax returns. In total, Leard caused a tax loss to the United States of more than $1.5 All rights reserved. © 2025 Arizent.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Who ya gonna call?

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As part of the scheme, the contractors issued payroll checks for the workers wages to the shell companies. Andrade-Reyes cashed these checks, then distributed the cash to the work crews without withholding payroll taxes. She also deducted a fee, typically some 6% of the payroll. All rights reserved. © 2025 Arizent.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Off to the races

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Postman; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Charlotte, North Carolina: Former NASCAR team owner Ronald Devine, of Burke, Virginia, has pleaded guilty to failure to pay payroll taxes. He controlled BKs financial affairs, including authorizing the filing and payment of its trust fund taxes. All rights reserved.

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Why Hiring a Tax Pro Boosts Your Small Business (and Saves You Money)

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They stay current on the latest regulations, ensuring your business maximizes legal tax breaks on forms like 1120, 1120S, and 1065, while minimizing liabilities. Compliance Navigation: Tax compliance goes far beyond just filing. Year-round support and assistance with any tax-related questions or concerns that may arise.

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Small Business Tax Deductions Checklist: All You Need to Know About Tax Deductions

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Besides, business owners can deduct their payroll tax. It doesn’t apply to the federal taxes or the FICA taxes, only to an employer portion of the payroll tax. Workers Salaries and benefits For business owners who have employees, the good news is that salaries, wages, bonuses, and commissions are deductible.