Unlock the critical insights of employment taxes and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty. Master compliance and dispute resolution to safeguard your business and secure your financial future.
This course, "Employment Taxes & the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty," provides a comprehensive exploration of the critical area of employment tax responsibilities and the severe consequences of non-compliance. While many assume employment tax issues only impact senior leadership, this course reveals how the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) can ensnare individuals far down the corporate ladder, even those merely executing ministerial duties without independent financial control.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of:
Through real-world examples and nuanced discussions, this course highlights the significant financial and legal exposure associated with employment tax non-compliance, emphasizing the IRS's "collect only once" policy while underscoring the complexities of joint and several liability. Whether you are a legal professional, a tax preparer, or a business owner, this course equips you with essential knowledge to identify risks, advise clients effectively, and navigate the intricate landscape of employment taxes and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty.
Trial, entertainment law and U.S. international tax law
Michael is a partner in the boutique law firm of DeBlis Law where he specializes in tax compliance and entertainment law. Michael graduated from Western Michigan University School of Law in 2007 and later went on to earn his Masters of Law in taxation (LL.M.) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012. As a former public defender, Michael has spent nearly eight years cutting his teeth on some of the most serious felony cases to pass through the state courts of New Jersey. Michael’s unique background in tax law puts him into an elite category of criminal defense attorneys who specialize in criminal tax defense. His extensive trial experience and solid grounding in all major areas of federal taxation make him uniquely qualified to handle any white-collar case, no matter how sophisticated it might be. Michael is known for his creativity, his charismatic personality, and his unyielding dedication to his clients. As a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, Michael has trained under some of the best known criminal defense attorneys in the country. That experience has taught him that justice for a person accused of a crime is only won through a full understanding of the client and the case. To that end, Michael attempts to understand each client’s case as a convincing narrative, not just as a set of innocuous facts and arcane legal rules. When he's not in the courtroom, you can find Michael on stage. As a professionally trained actor, Michael's passionate about helping trial lawyers harness the power of persuasion and positive communication in the courtroom in order to connect to the jury on a human level. Michael's training as an actor allows him to combine a unique blend of left-brain thinking with right brain artistry to make even the most dull and abstract areas of the law come to life. This burst of creativity has contributed to Michael's success as a distinguished author and sought-out speaker. Michael has written articles that have been published in leading tax journals, such as "CCH Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure," "EA Journal," "Global Tax Weekly," and "ABA News Quarterly" and is a columnist for "Law360." He has been featured on the media affiliates of several major media networks, including NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, and CNN. Michael is a living example of the tremendous power that comes from combining passion, preparation, persuasion, and positive communication in the courtroom. His courage and relentless work ethic have earned him a reputation as a zealous advocate and one of New Jersey's rising stars of the legal profession.
