The Government Owes Small Businesses $80 Billion (No One's Talking About It)

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"Nobody talks about the $80 billion the government still owes small businesses."

Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a wake-up call with Trevor Hall, the CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner who's spent two decades untangling the tax code — and now leads the charge helping businesses claim tariff refunds most don't even know they're owed.

Trevor breaks down the three-phase refund process and the 180-day clock most business owners don't realize is ticking. He exposes the six-figure filing mistakes he's personally caught before they cost real companies real money. Plus, he reveals the little-known buyout option that pays out 70–95% of your refund upfront, no strings attached.

The government is sitting on billions it's legally required to hand back — and banking on the fact that most people never find out. This episode pulls back the curtain on exactly how that game works.

00:00 - Intro
05:33 - Fedex/UPSTariff Refund Eligibility
13:46 - Average Tariff Refund $1-2 Million
15:03 - Realtariffs.com Claims And Referral Signup
20:46 - $80 Billion Unclaimed Small Business Refunds
30:14 - Sponsor Break
34:20 - Brad Claims $1.4 Million ERC Refund
37:56 - Manufacturing Furniture Amazon Tariff Refunds
45:11 - Non-Recourse Buyout Option Explained
49:02 - Final Thoughts

🔗 Connect with Trevor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestdressedcpa
Website: https://hallcpas.net
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tr....evor-k-hall-cpa-cfe-

✅ Additional Resources
Real Tariffs (tariff refund filing help): https://www.realtariffs.com
Found Money Project (unclaimed money/settlements hub): https://www.foundmoneyproject.com
ACE Secure Data Portal (official CBP account setup): https://ace.cbp.gov

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