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

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Podcast: [Dropping Bombs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dropping-bombs-204039)
Published: 2026-07-28T18:44:00+00:00
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Claim your tariff refund at realtariffs.com This episode was sponsored by Cardiff LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ "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. 🔗 Connect with Trevor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestdressedcpa Website: https://hallcpas.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-k-hall-cpa-cfe-3b70466 ✅ 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 Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube . Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competi…

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