Employers are required to withhold state and federal withholding taxes for their employees. Those funds are then supposed to be given to the state and federal government. At the Gardner Law Firm, P.C. we specialize in the representation of businesses dealing with Employment Taxes and Sales Tax issues. The consequences for failing to pay the IRS the money owed are severe. An experienced tax lawyer can help you manage the process of dealing with the IRS. Contact us to schedule a phone consultation to assess your options and discuss the best way to proceed.

All business that withhold income taxes for their employee's paycheck are required to turn that money over to the IRS or state taxing authorities. When an employer fails to turn over the taxes withheld from the employee's paycheck, the IRS or state taxing authorities can seek recovery of those trust fund taxes from the company or anyone it deems a "responsible person". A responsible person encompasses a wide variety of people and may include directors, officers or anyone who has control over the finances of the business. These people may be held personally accountable for the business' failure to pay these trust fund taxes. The business cannot avoid paying trust fund taxes by filing for bankruptcy since the IRS will seek compensation from responsible people personally. We represent both businesses and responsible persons with trust fund issues.

Sales tax laws are very specific. Any business in the DC area may be held accountable for this tax and many, especially those providing services in the District of Columbia, do not realize it applies to them. If you are in business or considering going into business in the DC area, it is important to contact an experienced attorney to determine if you need to collect and pay sales taxes. Attorney Bruce E. Gardner can help you determine your options. If you contact the D.C. Office of Tax & Revenue before it contacts you, your voluntary compliance may result in amnesty for several of the tax years you were in non-compliance.

If you are facing a trust fund or sales tax issue, contact us to schedule a free initial phone consultation. We represent all individuals and businesses with sales tax and trust fund issues. We have the experience and knowledge you need to manage your legal situation.

The Gardner Law Firm, P.C.
1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004-2514
Telephone: 202-271-0552 | Fax: 301-249-6234

At The Gardner Law Firm, P.C., we serve clients throughout the United States. From our offices in the District of Columbia, we serve Maryland and Virginia residents in communities such as Washington, Bethesda, College Park, Fort Washington, Greenbelt, Largo, Rockville, Silver Spring and Upper Marlboro, as well as all the communities in Alexandria County, Anne Arundel County, Fairfax County, Howard County, Montgomery County and Prince Georges County. We also serve clients remotely in locations such as Atlanta, Houston and Chicago.