Payroll Tax Problems

At Franskoviak Tax Solutions, we help business owners resolve payroll tax problems before they destroy your company. If you’ve fallen behind on 941 payroll taxes, received IRS letters, or been threatened with asset seizures, we act fast to stop the damage. Payroll tax issues are one of the most aggressive enforcement areas for the IRS — but with the right help, you can survive it.

What Are Payroll Tax Problems?

Payroll tax problems occur when an employer fails to deposit or pay employment taxes withheld from employees’ paychecks. These include:

Federal income tax withholding

Social Security and Medicare (FICA)

Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)

These trust fund taxes must be submitted regularly to the IRS. If they’re not, the IRS views it as stealing from your employees and takes serious action.

Common Causes of Payroll Tax Debt

Business owners often fall behind on payroll taxes during periods of cash flow trouble. Paying vendors, rent, or employees might seem more urgent in the moment, but skipping payroll tax deposits triggers penalties and interest that grow fast. Even one missed deposit can snowball into tens of thousands in IRS debt.

We’ve seen this happen with:

Startups managing inconsistent income

Restaurants and hospitality businesses during seasonal downturns

Construction companies during slow payment cycles

Medical and dental practices managing high overhead costs

No matter the industry, the IRS doesn’t accept excuses — they want their money, fast.

IRS Enforcement Is Swift and Severe

If you owe back payroll taxes, the IRS will pursue civil and criminal penalties. They may:

File a Notice of Federal Tax Lien against your business and personal property

Issue levies on bank accounts

Seize business assets including equipment, receivables, or inventory

Garnish wages or client payments

Assign a Revenue Officer to personally investigate and collect

They may also assess the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) against responsible individuals — even if the business closes. This means the IRS can come after your personal finances for payroll tax debt.

We Solve Payroll Tax Problems Quickly and Permanently

At Franskoviak Tax Solutions, we step in immediately and take control of the situation. We work directly with the IRS and state tax agencies to negotiate payment terms, stop collections, and protect your assets. You won’t have to deal with the IRS alone.

Here's How We Help:

Stop wage garnishments, bank levies, and seizures

Negotiate Installment Agreements to repay debt over time

Submit Offer in Compromise to settle payroll taxes for less than you owe

Remove or reduce penalties and interest

File for Currently Not Collectible status if your business is unable to pay

Protect owners from Trust Fund Recovery Penalties

Advise on long-term tax compliance to avoid future problems

We build custom strategies based on your business’s financials, industry, and goals. Our mission is not just to fix the immediate problem — it’s to keep you safe long term.

Real Case Study: Restaurant Owner Owed $147,000 in Payroll Taxes

A restaurant in Michigan had fallen $147,000 behind on payroll taxes due to COVID-related closures and staff retention costs. The owner received a letter assigning a Revenue Officer and threatening seizure of business assets.

She contacted Franskoviak Tax Solutions. We filed a Collection Due Process appeal within days to pause enforcement. We then demonstrated the business’s hardship, negotiated a partial pay installment agreement, and successfully reduced penalties. Within 6 months, the owner was compliant, and her business stayed open.

We Prevent Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) Assessments

The IRS can assess the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty on any individual who:

Knew payroll taxes weren’t paid, and

Had the authority to ensure they were

This often includes business owners, CFOs, bookkeepers, or even office managers. If assessed, the IRS can pursue personal assets, including your home, wages, and bank accounts.

We aggressively defend against TFRP assessments by showing you were not responsible or did not act willfully. If already assessed, we fight to have it removed or reduced.

We Know How to Deal With Revenue Officers

Once the IRS assigns a Revenue Officer to your case, enforcement becomes personal and intense. These officers have wide authority to seize assets, garnish accounts, and force compliance.

We act as a buffer between you and the IRS. We handle all communication, protect your legal rights, and use our experience to reach fast, favorable outcomes.

Why Choose Franskoviak Tax Solutions?

Over 30 years of experience resolving payroll tax problems

We’ve handled millions in payroll tax debt

In-depth knowledge of IRS collections, TFRP, and appeals

Full-service support from licensed tax professionals and enrolled agents

Personalized plans based on your business size and industry

Transparent fees and dedicated case management

We don't just talk to the IRS — we win negotiations that protect your finances and reputation.

Serving Michigan and Nationwide

Whether your business is in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, or anywhere in the U.S., we’re ready to help. We provide virtual consultations and handle every step of the resolution process remotely and securely. Distance is never an issue — results are.

Don’t Let Payroll Tax Problems Sink Your Business

Payroll tax debt doesn’t go away. It only gets worse. Interest builds. Penalties stack. IRS action intensifies.

Let us protect your business, negotiate a fair resolution, and stop the IRS in its tracks.

Call Franskoviak Tax Solutions at (855) 829-3499 or visit franskoviakcpa.com to schedule a confidential payroll tax consultation now.

rotect Your Business from IRS Penalties and Seizures