Falling behind on payroll taxes is one of the fastest ways for a small business to trigger IRS enforcement. If you’ve missed one or more deposits, received a letter about Form 941, or been assessed the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty — don’t wait. The IRS takes unpaid payroll taxes seriously.

At Polaris Tax & Accounting, we help Asheville business owners address payroll tax issues before they spiral into levies, liens, or business shutdowns.

Why Payroll Taxes Are High Priority for the IRS

When you withhold taxes from employees’ paychecks — but don’t submit them to the IRS — the government treats that money as stolen. The result is:

  • Higher penalties than income tax

  • More aggressive IRS enforcement

  • Risk of Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) personally against you

You may also receive IRS letters like:

  • CP259 (missing Form 941)

  • CP504 (intent to levy)

  • Letter 1153 (TFRP proposal)

We Help Asheville Employers Resolve Payroll Tax Debt

✔ IRS Transcript Review & Diagnosis
We’ll determine how much is owed, for which quarters, and whether the IRS has filed returns for you.

✔ Prevent or Remove Levies
If the IRS is threatening seizure of bank accounts or receivables, we act fast to stop it.

✔ Negotiate Repayment Plans
We work with Revenue Officers to structure payment agreements that preserve cash flow.

✔ TFRP Defense & Appeal
If you’re being assessed personally, we help dispute liability or negotiate resolution.

What If the Business Can’t Afford to Pay?

You still have options. Depending on your situation, we may be able to:

  • Place your account into hardship status

  • Shut down and resolve the business properly

  • Negotiate a settlement or Offer in Compromise

  • Challenge the trust fund assessment on procedural grounds

Polaris Helps Small Businesses in Asheville Every Day

Unlike many tax firms, we don’t just handle individual issues — we support Asheville business owners with real solutions, deep IRS knowledge, and practical advice.

You’ll work directly with a licensed Enrolled Agent who understands payroll tax cases and how to deal with IRS Revenue Officers.

Service Area

We help employers across:

  • Asheville

  • Arden

  • Candler

          • Hendersonville

  • Weaverville

  • Buncombe & Henderson Counties

Facing Payroll Tax Issues? Let’s Get Ahead of It.

If you’ve received notices or missed deposits, the best move is early action. Don’t wait until the IRS freezes your account or sends someone to your office.

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