Payroll tax debt puts your business and your name on the line.Stephen Weisberg steps in for both.
When missed deposits become IRS notices, Revenue Officer demands, or personal Trust Fund Recovery Penalty exposure, you need more than a tax-relief salesperson. You need an attorney who understands the two cases unfolding at once — and who will stand beside you through both.
Attorney-led representation · More than a decade resolving tax debt · Nationwide service
You made a business decision under pressure. Now we need to deal with what came next.
Payroll tax problems almost always begin the same way. Payroll had to be made. A key vendor had to be paid. A federal tax deposit got pushed to next week — and then the week after that. What felt like a short bridge became a pattern, and the IRS notices started to arrive.
I’m not here to judge the decision that brought you here. I’m here to understand the facts, identify the immediate danger, and help you make the next decision with the law — and a plan — on your side.
— Stephen
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The IRS may be building two cases while you think you are dealing with one debt.
Payroll tax debt moves along two connected tracks. Most owners only see the first. I’m watching both from the day the power of attorney is filed.
Track 1
The business track
- Missed payroll deposits
- Accumulating penalties and interest
- IRS notices
- Revenue Officer assignment
- Business liens
- Bank or accounts-receivable levies
- Pressure on continued operations
Track 2
The personal track
- Responsible-person investigation
- Form 4180 interview
- Proposed Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Letter 1153
- Personal assessment
- Liens or collection against personal assets
An attorney-led investigation, not a vague consultation.
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Stephen steps in
A power of attorney establishes representation and gives me the ability to communicate with the IRS or state authority on the matter.
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Get the complete record
Transcripts, notices, filing history, penalties, payments, collection status, deadlines, and possible personal exposure.
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Analyze the debt
The company’s financial condition, current compliance, enforcement threats, responsible-person issues, and available resolution paths.
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Deliver the roadmap
A clear, personalized plan explaining what should happen first, what options may be available, and what you must do to move forward.
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Carry it forward
If engaged, I communicate with the taxing authority, protect deadlines, pursue the selected strategy, and keep you informed.
The first person you should meet is the attorney whose judgment you are hiring.
I began in corporate bankruptcy and watched the system leave small businesses and ordinary people behind while larger institutions protected themselves. That experience is why I built a practice focused on individuals and business owners facing IRS and state collection.
University of Michigan undergrad, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, founder of The W Tax Group since 2014, and — most days — a husband, a father of twins, and a stubborn Pistons and Lions fan.
What is happening right now?
Pick the closest description. I’ll pre-select it on the intake so we can start where you actually are.
Real people. Real relief. The kind of result that only comes from showing up.
“We are currently working with Stephen and his team regarding some tax issues, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. They were recommended to us, and we are so glad they were! We could have never navigated our way through this on our own—we wouldn’t even have known where to start. The process has been seamless and is moving along in a very timely manner. We highly recommend Stephen and his team! 5 stars for sure!”
“Unable to pay my taxes for several years, with fines and penalties steadily mounting, I was terrified. One of the best decisions I ever made was to choose Stephen Weisberg to aid me in what looked like a hopeless dilemma. Everyone I spoke with at W Tax Group, the staff, the accountants, the attorneys, and especially Stephen Weisberg, comforted me, not just with their expertise, but with their kind words and positive attitudes.”
“Stephen Weisberg did exactly what he claimed he could do. I don’t hold my breath anymore when I check my bank account. Stephen battled for me and won, and I will be forever grateful. To anyone who has a problem with the IRS, who feels alone, who wants to be free from the anxiety, anguish, and confusion that come from dealing with them and from owing increasingly large sums of money, I highly recommend Stephen Weisberg and the W Tax Group. Relief feels good.”
Credentials, published work, and clients who were once exactly where you are.
- Founder & Lead Attorney, The W Tax Group (2014–present)
- Author, Freedom From Tax Debt
- Nationwide IRS and state tax controversy representation
- Working knowledge of the Internal Revenue Manual
- Regular referral relationships with CPAs, bankruptcy counsel, and financial advisors
When the problem moves beyond compliance, you do not have to leave your client without a next call.
I take the tax controversy piece and respect the relationship you built. CPAs, bookkeepers, payroll professionals, bankruptcy and family law attorneys, financial advisors, and mortgage professionals send me matters weekly.
Introduce a Client to Stephen
You do not need a sales pitch. You need someone to look at the facts.
Tell me what has happened, what the IRS has sent, and what deadline is keeping you awake. We will begin there.