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Possibly. The IRS has been known to take the position in delinquent tax collection matters that a bookkeeper in this scenario can be held a "responsible person" for payment of employment taxes. If the employment taxes are not paid over to the IRS then the IRS looks to collect the so-called Trust Fund portion of the employment taxes (plus interest and penalties) from anyone they deem a "responsible person". The company bookkeeper is high on the IRS target list of people they try to pin the blame on.

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What are the responsibilities of a Bookkeeper?

A bookkeeper's responsibilities vary according to the client's (or boss') needs. Those responsibilities should be outlined in advance and may change as needs change. Some clients (or bosses) require only data entry and bill paying. Others will require a full-charge bookkeeper to take responsibility for data entry, accounts receivable, accounts payable, government remittances, monthly financial statements, and financial advice. A good bookkeeper will adapt to the clients needs as they change.


What is the difference between a bookkeeper and accountant?

A bookkeeper (or book-keeper), sometimes called an accounting clerk in the United States, is a person who records the day-to-day financial transactions of an organization. A bookkeeper is usually responsible for writing up the "daybooks." The daybooks consist of purchase, sales, receipts and payments. The bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring all transactions are recorded in the correct daybook, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger. The bookkeeper brings the books to the trial balance stage. An accountant may prepare the profit and loss statement and balance sheet using the trial balance and ledgers prepared by the bookkeeper. A bookkeeper is an entry-level position or for someone without a lot of training in accounting. An accountant can go from "good bookkeeper" to CPA-level. Accounting is a challenging, good-paying profession, as businesses and investing have become increasingly complex. I still think that you should be a good bookkeeper before you can be a good accountant, because I'm sort of old fashioned, and I believe in mastering the fundamentals and starting at the bottom and working your way up by proving your skills and performance.


What are the functions of accounting explain?

A business involves many financial transactions, the main ones being paying bills, receiving payments (for whatever product or service is sold by that business), paying employees, paying taxes, and if things go well, paying dividends to investors or stockholders. There are all sorts of rules and techniques needed to correctly keep track of all these things, which constitute the practice of accounting.


Is paying rent considered a liability?

If rent is payable then it is liability for business but if rent is already paid then it is not liability but it is expense.


Is advertizing a debit or credit?

In the terms of accounting - advertising would be a debit - since you would be paying someone to advertise your business.

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Your business is trouble for paying back taxes?

If your business is in trouble for not paying back taxes the best solution can be found by seeking professional help. If your business is in trouble for not paying back taxes this could lead to the IRS shutting the business down and charging you, the business owner, with the tax liability. If you are in this situation the most important thing to do is get help. Call a tax professional tax resolution company and check out your options. The chances are good you will be able to get everything back on track with the IRS. It just takes courage to push thru this process. If not then the alternatives are definitely not good.


can my home be taken from me if i have trouble paying a bill?

can my home be taken from me if i have trouble paying a medical bill?


Can you get in trouble for not paying a medical provider you were reimbursed for?

You can get "in trouble" for not paying medical providers period; whether you were reimbursed or not is largely immaterial.


Your boss is not paying you the correct amount?

You need to question the bookkeeper or the payroll department to see how they made their calculations. Often there are deductions made on your behalf.


Do military personal get in trouble for not paying their bills?

no


What are the responsibilities of a Bookkeeper?

A bookkeeper's responsibilities vary according to the client's (or boss') needs. Those responsibilities should be outlined in advance and may change as needs change. Some clients (or bosses) require only data entry and bill paying. Others will require a full-charge bookkeeper to take responsibility for data entry, accounts receivable, accounts payable, government remittances, monthly financial statements, and financial advice. A good bookkeeper will adapt to the clients needs as they change.


If a business can not pay the minimum wage because they are not making enough money to do so can the employees still work there without the minimum wage?

As an employee, you can't get in trouble for accepting less than minimum wage, although no matter how much money the business is making, it can still get in trouble for not paying it. Try to find a job working for someone more responsible; anyone paying less than minimum wage might very well stiff you.


What is the highest paying Bachelors business job?

I think that FDI is the best paying business, it pays quickly and constantly.


What is a high paying job that is associated with photography and business?

A photographer is the highest paying job associated with photography and business.


What is the word for paying later during a business transaction?

It called paying "on time".


What is the difference between a bookkeeper and accountant?

A bookkeeper (or book-keeper), sometimes called an accounting clerk in the United States, is a person who records the day-to-day financial transactions of an organization. A bookkeeper is usually responsible for writing up the "daybooks." The daybooks consist of purchase, sales, receipts and payments. The bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring all transactions are recorded in the correct daybook, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger. The bookkeeper brings the books to the trial balance stage. An accountant may prepare the profit and loss statement and balance sheet using the trial balance and ledgers prepared by the bookkeeper. A bookkeeper is an entry-level position or for someone without a lot of training in accounting. An accountant can go from "good bookkeeper" to CPA-level. Accounting is a challenging, good-paying profession, as businesses and investing have become increasingly complex. I still think that you should be a good bookkeeper before you can be a good accountant, because I'm sort of old fashioned, and I believe in mastering the fundamentals and starting at the bottom and working your way up by proving your skills and performance.


If someone gets caught for not paying child supoort and you live with them can you get in trouble to?

No