What Happens If You Don't Pay Payroll Taxes?

Payroll taxes are typically the responsibility of the employer.

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Payroll taxes may be postponed in some cases. For instance, the US government provided many tax relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including deferring some payroll tax payments.

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The frequency of payroll tax payments by businesses varies according to the type of tax and the size of the employer’s payroll.

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Employers must remember to pay payroll taxes on time and stay on top of their commitments.

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