The IRS Can Hold Business Owners Personally Responsible

Steve Perry

Published on: 26/08/2026

Selling a business, resigning a title, or closing the entity does not end personal payroll tax exposure. Learn how and when the IRS pursues responsible parties.

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What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty

Steve Perry

Published on: 05/08/2026

A proposed Trust Fund Recovery Penalty gives business owners a fixed response window. Learn why that period, not the original debt, often decides the final outcome.

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