Normally, when a restaurant closes, it units a date for closing service, and the times main as much as that function as a type of wake.
Loyal followers are available to say goodbye to employees, have a final meal, and, if there is a bar, increase a closing glass. It could be unhappy, however not less than there’s a chance for closure.
In different instances, a restaurant might merely shut its doorways. Prospects have been served there in the future, after which once they arrived the subsequent day, they discovered the restaurant closed.
Followers of Swifty’s Pub, nevertheless, acquired a unique type of shock on Dec. 4. Once they arrived on the chain’s three places that day, they noticed an indication on the door saying that the places had been seized by New York Tax authorities.
Swifty’s has had longstanding tax issues
Swifty’s was a vaguely Irish pub with a broad menu.
“We opened our doors in June of 2009 and have not looked back since. We have tried to create an atmosphere that is enjoyable and comfortable to both families and sports fans alike,” the chain shared on its web site. “When you go out to eat, you want to go where the locals go. Our three locations are known for their tasty meals and bar specials. There’s something for everyone, from salads to pizzas.”
That looks as if an inexpensive method, and the chain had a 3.5-star ranking on Yelp for its Delmar location, however being accessible and fairly well-liked didn’t show to be sufficient for continued monetary success.
“A sign at the Utica location indicates that the property has been seized for nonpayment of taxes and is now under the possession of the State of New York. The State Department of Taxation and Finance said the owner, Dave Swift, owes a total of $2.2 million,” Information Channel 2 New York reported.
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There are 15 warrants courting again to 2016 for unpaid gross sales and withholding taxes.
Related indicators appeared on the different places, the Occasions-Union reported.
The chain’s proprietor has not commented on the tax points.
“We’re sorry for any inconvenience‚” Swifty’s official Fb web page mentioned.
Swifty’s Pub has been pressured to shut all its places.
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Swifty’s Pub tax downside timeline:
- 2016 onward: A number of tax warrants filed in opposition to Swifty’s Pub (proprietor Dave Swift) for unpaid gross sales and withholding taxes.
Supply: Occasions Union - June 29, 2022: A big warrant was recorded for $583,839.80 in unpaid gross sales tax legal responsibility.
Supply: WGNA - Late 2022-2023: Continued accumulation of unpaid tax liabilities beneath a number of warrants; a longstanding sample of non-payment was famous by authorities.
Supply: Helm Information - Pre-Dec. 2025: Swifty’s Pub reportedly continued operations, together with promoting reward playing cards, regardless of excellent tax liabilities.
Supply: WIBX950 - Early Dec. 4, 2025: All Swifty’s Pub places (Albany/Colonie, Delmar, Utica) seized and closed by state tax authorities; “seized” notices posted.
Supply: WGNA - Dec. 5, 2025: State confirms whole unpaid taxes/seizure quantity of $2.2 million throughout places.
Supply: WIBX950
Unpaid gross sales taxes have penalties
“In closely held firms, owners face personal liability for unpaid sales taxes due to concentrated control and fiduciary duties under state laws. Failure to collect or remit taxes, particularly when funds are available, can result in individual responsibility beyond the business entity,” shared Legal professional Aaron Corridor on his web site.
New York State’s net web page explains how property seizures work.
“If all other attempts to collect your tax debt have failed, we may seize and sell your non-exempt real or personal property at auction to pay your debt. We must file a tax warrant before we seize and sell your property,” the New York State Division of Taxation and Finance shared.
That course of is a really severe one.
“During a business seizure, collection agents may have the locks changed at your place of business, denying you access to your place of business and your business assets. Alternatively, agents may remove all of the merchandise at your business, or seize your business assets and store them elsewhere until the assets are sold at auction,” it added.
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