Employer’s liability increased where employer disregards reporting requirements
3 rulesAll 2 subsections
(1) In general
(1)In general∀ 2#
In the case of an employer who fails to meet the applicable requirements of section 6041(a), 6041A, or 6051 with respect to any employee, unless such failure is due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect, subsection (a) shall be applied with respect to such employee—
(A) by substituting “3 percent” for “1.5 percent” in paragraph (1); and
(B) by substituting “40 percent” for “20 percent” in paragraph (2).
(2)Applicable requirements∀ 1#
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “applicable requirements” means the requirements described in paragraph (1) which would be applicable consistent with the employer’s treatment of the employee as not being an employee for purposes of chapter 24 or subchapter A of chapter 21.