The popular German pub, which closed suddenly Monday, has faced more than $1 million in federal tax liens in recent years.

JACKSON TWP. Owners of the Geisen Haus have faced more than $1 million in federal tax liens in recent years, according to records from the Stark County Recorder's office.

Owners also owe $30,428 in delinquent property taxes on the nearly 50-year-old German bar and restaurant.

The Geisen Haus, which has been owned by the Cavalier family since 1983, closed suddenly Monday. The owners started a GoFundMe campaign seeking $30,000 to keep the restaurant open.

The restaurant was locked Tuesday. Efforts to reach family members for an update have been unsuccessful.

According to public records, the IRS filed liens for more than $1.35 million starting in 2009:

• $643,244.89 in October 2009 for unpaid unemployment taxes and federal tax deposits between 2004 and 2006.

• $267,211.09 in May 2010 for unpaid federal tax deposits from 2008-2009.

• $2,892.04 in June 2010 for unpaid unemployment taxes in 2008.

• $63,853.73 in August 2010 for unpaid federal tax deposits in 2007.

• $35,681.36 in January 2011 for unpaid corporate income taxes and federal tax deposits from 2008-2009.

• $9,578.60 in February 2011 for unpaid federal tax deposits in 2010.

• $316,645.54 in December 2013 for unpaid corporate income tax, federal tax deposits and unemployment tax between 2007-2012.

• $11,692.90 also in December 2013 for unpaid unemployment tax between 2010-2012.

According to the GoFundMe campaign, "in the last five years, multiple tragedies have struck the Cavaliers and their family business leaving them in a financial crisis."

The funds raised from the campaign would be used to assist with "monetary issues and much-needed renovations."

On Monday, Gloria Cavalier said the business wasn't getting enough customers and had a particularly slow summer.

"We are praying for a miracle. And if we get that miracle, we'll still be here," she said.

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