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Schedule B (Interest & Dividends) — Who Needs It and Why It Matters

Schedule B (Interest & Dividends) — Who Needs It and Why It Mattersby: John B Love IIIPublished on: 29/01/2026

A clean, professional desk scene with a tax form labeled “Schedule B” on a clipboard, a calculator, and a pen. In the background, subtle icons representing interest, dividends, and a small globe to hint at foreign accounts. Neutral colors (white, navy, light gray) with a modern financial-services feel.

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Schedule B (Interest & Dividends) — Who Needs It and Why It Matters

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 IIIPublished 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

Federal Tax Liens, IRS Levies, and What They Can (and Can’t) Take

Federal Tax Liens, IRS Levies, and What They Can (and Can’t) Takeby: John B Love IIIPublished on: 02/01/2026

Tax lien vs. levy explained: how federal tax liens arise, what an NFTL means, appeal rights, release vs. withdrawal, discharge and subordination options, property the IRS generally can’t seize, wrongful levy claims, and passport certification for seriously delinquent debt.

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Federal Tax Liens, IRS Levies, and What They Can (and Can’t) Take

What the IRS Can Do to Collect Unpaid Taxes (and What to Do If You Get a Bill)

What the IRS Can Do to Collect Unpaid Taxes (and What to Do If You Get a Bill)by: John B Love IIIPublished on: 02/01/2026

Learn the key actions the IRS can take to collect unpaid taxes, including timelines for assessment and collection, how interest accrues, payment options, and the difference between collection appeals and collection due process—plus what to do if you agree or disagree with an IRS bill. (Educational only, not tax advice.)

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What the IRS Can Do to Collect Unpaid Taxes (and What to Do If You Get a Bill)