West Haven Faces $700K Unpaid Payroll Tax Crisis

West Haven had just emerged from years under the Municipal Accountability Review Board before this issue surfaced

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West Haven Faces $700K Unpaid Payroll Tax Crisis

West Haven had just emerged from years under the Municipal Accountability Review Board before this issue surfaced

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IRS Notice $700K Surprise

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The city reserved the full amount from its contingency fund, denting its financial surplus.

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