Can I Go to Jail For Not Paying Payroll Tax?

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Payroll Tax: Can I Go to Jail For Not Paying? Yes — but usually only in cases involving willful failure to collect or pay over payroll taxes. Most businesses that fall behind face civil penalties first, but intentionally using withheld payroll taxes for other purposes can lead to criminal prosecution, significant fines, and imprisonment. At […]

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