Is it illegal for my emplyer to deduct taxes from my check, and him not pay them to the state or federal government?
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Is it illegal for my emplyer to deduct taxes from my check, and him not pay them to the state or federal government?
My employer has been deducting taxes on all employees, but has not paid them. I want to know what can be done about this, because I am showing no income since the beginning of the year.
Asked on July 13, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes, this is highly illegal. Failure to pay employment taxes is essentially stealing from the employees. The IRS pursues business owners who don’t follow the law and they face civil or criminal penalties for doing so. The IRS encourages employees to report an employer ithat s failing to properly withhold/pay federal income/employment taxes. Taxpayers can contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or report suspected tax fraud by calling 1-800-829-0433.
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