What can result from not turning in payroll tax on time?

I handle payroll at a small business. I am late on paying the payroll taxes. What is the penalty?
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Answered By: Law Offices of James C. Bechler, A.P.C.
If you pay your payroll tax a week late, there may be no penalty at all- the IRS waives penalties all the time. If there is a penalty, it will be minor. Just make sure you pay it.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/28/2010

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