Episode
Can a Bookkeeper Go to Jail for Payroll Taxes? S9E7
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- Jun 11, 2026
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- 192
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Summary
Payroll taxes are not just paperwork, and Paul Rosenblum shares a quick but important reminder about how bookkeepers can face serious legal consequences when payroll taxes are not filed or paid correctly. Using a real Rhode Island case, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch reflects on bookkeeper liability, professional responsibility, and why ethics matter so much in bookkeeping. If you’ve ever wondered whether a bookkeeper can be held legally responsible for payroll taxes, this short episode will...