The federal government has broad discretion in its ability to treat employment tax enforcement cases with civil or criminal judicial action. Three IRC sections potentially apply.
IRC §6672(a) imposes a 100% civil penalty on responsible persons who fail to withhold and/or pay over employment taxes.
IRC §7202 makes a wilful failure to collect and pay tax for employment
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