Karban, Jr. v. United States of America et al

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Case Number:

2:14-cv-11173

Court:

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Taxes

Judge:

Stephen J. Murphy, III

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Government Agencies

  1. March 30, 2016

    Owner Liable For Taxes Despite Creditor Takeover, Judge Says

    A Michigan federal judge on Wednesday found a business owner responsible for unpaid payroll taxes after a creditor assumed control of the company's finances, ordering payment of a more than $387,000 penalty to the federal government.

  2. June 30, 2015

    Unpaid Taxes Still Owed Despite Creditor Takeover, IRS Says

    The U.S. government told a Michigan federal court Monday that a business owner can't disclaim responsibility for a nearly $375,000 penalty for unpaid payroll taxes after a creditor assumed control of the company's finances, saying the owner still had nearly complete control over which bills got paid.