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Clean Slate Tax resolves IRS back tax problems, payroll tax debt, TFRP assessments, and compliance issues for small business owners nationwide.
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Serving Small Businesses in NJ, PA & Beyond | Certified Public Accountant | Anthony Surace, CPA | 20+ Years Experience | Free Consultation
Small business tax issues range from choosing the wrong entity structure and missing quarterly estimated payments to IRS payroll tax audits and trust fund recovery assessments. Clean Slate Tax helps growing company owners understand their obligations, resolve existing back tax problems, and structure their operations to minimize liability going forward — with the same expert attention given to every case regardless of business size.
The Most Common Small Business Tax Problems We Resolve
| Problem | What Happens Without Action | Our Resolution Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll tax deposits not made (941) | Trust Fund Recovery Penalty assessed against owners personally | Audit representation, penalty protest, installment agreement |
| Back corporate or partnership taxes | IRS levies business assets and accounts receivable | Business installment agreement or OIC |
| Unfiled business returns | IRS files SFR, inflated assessment, levy risk | File accurate returns, replace SFR, resolve balance |
| IRS payroll tax audit | Payroll records examined, penalties assessed | Represent through exam, control scope, negotiate findings |
| State payroll tax debt (NJ) | Faster enforcement, shorter notice window than IRS | Coordinate state and federal resolution simultaneously |
| Owner/officer personal liability for business taxes | TFRP assessment holds officers personally liable | Contest TFRP assessment or negotiate resolution |
The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
The most dangerous IRS risk for small business owners is the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty. When a business fails to remit employee payroll taxes to the IRS, the IRS can personally assess the “responsible person” — the owner, officer, or employee who controlled finances — for 100% of the employee portion of those taxes. This assessment survives business closure and bankruptcy. It follows you personally.
Clean Slate Tax contests TFRP assessments on behalf of business owners, challenges the responsible person determination, and negotiates the assessment when it cannot be reversed. Engaging early — before the IRS completes the TFRP investigation — produces significantly better results.
Behind on payroll taxes or facing a TFRP investigation?Call immediately. TFRP assessments can be contested if you engage before the determination is finalized. Call 1-888-588-5429 Now
IRS Tax Resolution for S-Corps, LLCs, and Partnerships
Each business entity type has different tax obligations, different IRS resolution pathways, and different personal liability exposures for owners. An S-Corp shareholder with a balance due may face IRS scrutiny of the S election and reasonable compensation rules. An LLC member may face self-employment tax issues. A partnership faces pass-through assessment challenges. Clean Slate Tax has handled IRS resolution for every business entity type and structures the resolution around your specific entity and situation.
Anthony Surace, CPA, has worked with small business owners across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond for more than 20 years. A Rutgers University accounting graduate and active member of the AICPA and NJCPA, Anthony brings big-firm expertise to growing company clients who need hands-on attention — not a revolving door of junior staff. Call 1-888-588-5429 to schedule a free consultation.
Common Questions About Small Business Tax Help
Can the IRS close my business for unpaid taxes?
Yes. The IRS can seize business assets, levy accounts receivable, and take physical property. The agency generally pursues seizure as a last resort after other enforcement fails, but it has the authority to do so when other collection methods have not produced results. Establishing a resolution agreement prevents seizure by removing the basis for enforcement action.
What do I do if my business owes payroll taxes?
Stop the debt from growing by ensuring current deposits are made on time. Then engage Clean Slate Tax to resolve the existing balance and contest any TFRP investigation. Delinquent payroll taxes receive the highest IRS priority — the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty turns a business debt into a personal one for every responsible officer.
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