IRS 2026 Enforcement Playbook: What Small Businesses Should Expect Before Year End

Steve Perry

Published on: 06/10/2026

The IRS is shifting small business enforcement toward automated matching, analytics, and collection notices. Learn what to expect before year end and why waiting narrows options.

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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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Why Borrowing Payroll Taxes Costs More Than Any Loan

Steve Perry

Published on: 06/08/2026

Missed payroll tax deposits carry penalties and interest no lender would offer, and the debt can follow you personally. Here is the real cost of borrowing from withholding.

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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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