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The "I Wish I Knew" Syndrome: Avoiding Business Blind Spots
Episode 12 β€’ 1st January 2026 β€’ Tax Answers Advisor β€’ Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC
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Do you wake up at 3:00 AM, paralyzed by the fear of an unopened IRS letter? You are not alone.

In this powerful episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, host Marcelino Dodge (Enrolled Agent) sits down with Business Architect Valerie Cobb to discuss the heartbreaking reality of the "I Wish I Knew" syndromeβ€”the moment business owners realize a blind spot has cost them their legacy.

From the hidden dangers of unpaid payroll taxes that can kill a business sale to the new threats of cyber fraud and digital badging, this conversation is about survival. But beyond prevention, we address the cure. If you are already drowning in unfiled returns or facing aggressive IRS collection actions, there is a lifeline.

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πŸ”‘ Key Topics in This Episode:

  1. The Cash Flow Trap: Why unplanned tax liabilities are the #1 killer of profitable businesses. ​
  2. Selling Your Business? Why a "clean tax history" is the first thing investors check (and why payroll tax debt kills deals).
  3. Cyber Risks: Valerie Cobb explains "Digital Badging" and how to protect your organization from AI fraud. taxreliefcall​
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How do I stop an IRS wage garnishment?

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