Payroll Tax Problems?

We Help Business Owners Resolve IRS Debt & Stay Open

Behind on Payroll Taxes? The IRS Is Coming — Let Us Intervene Before It’s Too Late.

If you’ve fallen behind on 941 payroll tax deposits, missed employment tax filings, or received a Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) letter, your business may be in serious danger.

At National Tax Aid, we help business owners across Orange County and the U.S. resolve payroll tax debt, stop IRS collection actions, and prevent forced shutdowns or asset seizures.

Why Payroll Tax Debt Is So Serious

The IRS considers unpaid payroll taxes one of the most serious violations in the tax code. That’s because you’re collecting money on behalf of the government — including:

  • Employee withholding (Social Security, Medicare, income tax)
  • Employer FICA contributions
  • FUTA/SUTA

Failing to submit these funds makes you personally liable — and gives the IRS broad power to collect.

F.A.Q.

What is the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP)?
The TFRP allows the IRS to personally assess payroll tax liability to business owners, managers, or bookkeepers who were “responsible and willful.”
Yes — the IRS can seize assets, revoke licenses, and freeze accounts if payroll debt isn’t addressed. We work to avoid this outcome.
While criminal charges are rare, willful non-payment or falsifying records can trigger prosecution. We help mitigate the risk early.
You may still be liable — especially for trust fund amounts. We’ll work to resolve any personal or remaining obligations.
Yes, under the right circumstances. We’ve helped business owners settle payroll liabilities through Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, and penalty abatement.

What You Might Be Facing

If you’re behind on payroll taxes, the IRS may:

  • File federal tax liens against your business
  • Freeze your bank account
  • Seize company assets or receivables
  • Initiate the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) against you personally
  • Interview employees or vendors about your operations
  • Recommend criminal charges in egregious cases

This can all happen fast — often without warning.

Who We Help

  • Small business owners behind on 941 filings
  • Employers impacted by COVID disruptions
  • Startups overwhelmed by compliance
  • Businesses shut down due to payroll tax debt
  • Owners who received a Letter 1153 or IRS Form 4180

The IRS Doesn’t Care Why You Fell Behind — But We Do.

Let us help you fix it, protect your business, and rebuild your peace of mind.
Speak with a Payroll Tax Defense Specialist Today