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Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP): Who Can Be Held Personally Liable for Unpaid Payroll Taxes

Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP): Who Can Be Held Personally Liable for Unpaid Payroll TaxesBy: John B Love III Published on: 02/01/2026

A practical overview of the IRS Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP), including who may be deemed a “responsible person,” how the IRS defines willfulness, what Form 4180 interviews involve, and why responding to Letter 1153 within 60 days is critical.

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Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP): Who Can Be Held Personally Liable for Unpaid Payroll Taxes

IRS Wage Levies: What Income Is Exempt (and How It’s Calculated)

IRS Wage Levies: What Income Is Exempt (and How It’s Calculated)By: John B Love III Published on: 02/01/2026

An IRS wage levy doesn’t always take your entire paycheck. This guide explains how the exempt amount is calculated, including pay periods, filing status, dependents, existing payroll deductions, child support exemptions, and what employers must do when they receive a levy notice.

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IRS Wage Levies: What Income Is Exempt (and How It’s Calculated)

New Deduction for Qualified Overtime Pay (2025–2028): What to Know

New Deduction for Qualified Overtime Pay (2025–2028): What to KnowBy: John B Love III Published on: 02/01/2026

Learn about the new deduction for qualified overtime pay available for 2025–2028, including limits, phaseouts, eligibility rules, and W-2/1099 reporting requirements.

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New Deduction for Qualified Overtime Pay (2025–2028): What to Know

New Deduction for Qualified Tips (2025–2028): What Tipped Workers Need to Know

New Deduction for Qualified Tips (2025–2028): What Tipped Workers Need to KnowBy: John B Love III Published on: 02/01/2026

A plain-English breakdown of the new qualified tips deduction available for 2025–2028, including what counts as tips, reporting requirements, income limits, and who may not qualify.

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New Deduction for Qualified Tips (2025–2028): What Tipped Workers Need to Know