Most entrepreneurs worry about getting more clients, not getting burned by the people who are supposed to be "on their side." In this episode, we share the full story of how our longtime tax preparer secretly stopped paying our payroll taxes, how it spiraled into years of penalties, fear, and cleanup, and what we did to finally get out of it. We walk through the red flags we missed, why "no news" from your tax person is not good news, and the exact steps we took to switch firms, negotiate repayment, and get our business and personal finances back on solid ground. If you've ever felt clueless about taxes, afraid you'll look stupid for asking questions, or tempted to ignore uncomfortable money stuff, this conversation will help you protect your business, choose better advisors, and start cleaning up any mess one smart move at a time.

Highlights

00:00 Halloween candy, Snickers, and the "lies" we tell ourselves.

05:30 What it took for us to set hard boundaries, raise prices, and order minimums.

11:45 Meeting "Jerry," and why he seemed like the perfect tax guy.

19:00 Small penalties, extensions, and the slow creep of red flags we ignored.

27:30 Realizing we were two years behind on taxes.

35:00 The quarter-million dollar gut punch.

43:15 The letter that exposed years of unpaid payroll taxes.

52:00 Why we didn't sue, what we'd do differently, and how to vet your tax pros now.

59:30 Practical encouragement if you feel stupid, behind, or scared of what you'll find.

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