We Love Nothing More Than Finding You Money You Didn't Know Existed.
Unlock capital trapped in tax credits, government incentives, and financial infrastructure inefficiencies — without navigating bureaucracy alone.
6+
Recovery Verticals
$0
Left on the Table Annually
$10,000
Free Capital Analysis
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The Problem
Capital Is Being Left Behind
Every year, billions of dollars remain delayed, underclaimed, or misunderstood. Most business owners don't have the time, clarity, or internal resources to navigate it correctly.
IRS Backlogs
Legitimate claims sitting in processing limbo for months or years without resolution.
Complex Tax Incentives
R&D credits, cost segregation, and FICA tip credits go unclaimed due to lack of guidance.
Payroll Credits
ERC and FICA incentives that businesses qualified for but never captured.
Depreciation Gaps
Real estate owners missing significant immediate tax savings from strategic cost segregation.
Processing Inefficiencies
Businesses overpaying on merchant fees or locked out of competitive payment solutions.
Liquidity Delays
Pending refunds that should be working inside your business today — sitting idle.
Our Solutions
Structured Capital Recovery & Optimization
We identify, structure, and accelerate access to capital you've already earned or qualify for — across multiple verticals.
Why Found Money Project
6 Years. Exclusive Access. An Unfair Advantage.
After six years and billions in volume across the tax credit space, we've built relationships — and earned access — that simply can't be replicated. Some of what we offer you won't find anywhere else.
6 Years of Domain Depth
Half a decade operating in the tax credit and capital recovery space means we've seen every scenario — and built systems around every edge case.
Est. 2019
Exclusive Vendor Relationships
Through the volume of business we've driven, we've secured access to products and vendors that operate on a referral-only or exclusive basis. You won't find these anywhere else.
Exclusive Access
Volume-Driven Leverage
The scale of deals we've structured has earned us preferred pricing, faster timelines, and priority access — advantages we pass directly to every client we work with.
Partner Benefit
ERC Buyouts
Access 85–90% of your pending ERC refund in as little as 7–14 days post underwriting. Eliminate uncertainty and improve liquidity today.
Liquidity Access
ERC Accelerate
Concierge processing and IRS advocacy designed to streamline legitimate claims and improve execution timelines.
IRS Advocacy
R&D Tax Credits
Federal and state incentives for businesses investing in innovation, engineering, or process improvement.
Tax Credits
Cost Segregation
Strategic depreciation acceleration for real estate owners to unlock immediate and significant tax savings.
Real Estate
FICA Tip Credit
Hospitality and service employers can reduce taxable income through employer-paid FICA on eligible tipped wages.
Payroll Credit
Merchant Processing
Optimize payment infrastructure with competitive pricing, global capabilities, fraud protection, and fast approvals.
Cash Flow
Process
How It Works
Clear. Structured. Repeatable.
1
Step 01
Discovery
We evaluate your business profile and identify recovery or optimization opportunities across all applicable verticals.
2
Step 02
Structured Analysis
Eligibility review, documentation guidance, and compliance assessment tailored to your specific situation.
3
Step 03
Underwriting & Implementation
Claims processing, underwriting, or infrastructure deployment — handled end-to-end by our team.
4
Step 04
Capital Delivered
Refunds, liquidity, credits, or optimized cash flow — capital working inside your business where it belongs.
See It In Action
Watch How Found Money Works
See exactly how we identify, structure, and deliver capital to businesses like yours.
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Deals Closed
Capital We've Recovered for Our Clients
Real deals. Real businesses. Real money found.
$125K
FICA Tip
Closed
$406K
R&D Credit
Closed
$548K
R&D Credit
Closed
$217K
R&D Credit
Closed
$796K
ERC Accelerate
Closed
$163K
FICA Tip
Closed
$30K
SETC Credit
Closed
$29K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$80K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$903K
R&D Credit
Closed
$27K
SETC Credit
Closed
$45K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$216K
PCIF Claim
Closed
$223K
PCIF Claim
Closed
$374K
PCIF Claim
Closed
$351K
R&D Credit
Closed
$197K
FICA Tip
Closed
$733K
R&D Credit
Closed
$4.2M
ERC Buyout
Closed
$32K
SETC Credit
Closed
$306K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$103K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$80K
FICA Tip
Closed
$597K
ERC Accelerate
Closed
$560K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$987K
R&D Credit
Closed
$210K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$13K
SETC Credit
Closed
$22K
SETC Credit
Closed
$40K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$102K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$115K
R&D Credit
Closed
$342K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$21K
SETC Credit
Closed
$4.6M
ERC Buyout
Closed
$416K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$169K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$69K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$153K
R&D Credit
Closed
$14K
SETC Credit
Closed
$125K
FICA Tip
Closed
$406K
R&D Credit
Closed
$548K
R&D Credit
Closed
$217K
R&D Credit
Closed
$796K
ERC Accelerate
Closed
$163K
FICA Tip
Closed
$30K
SETC Credit
Closed
$29K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$80K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$903K
R&D Credit
Closed
$27K
SETC Credit
Closed
$45K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$216K
PCIF Claim
Closed
$223K
PCIF Claim
Closed
$374K
PCIF Claim
Closed
$351K
R&D Credit
Closed
$197K
FICA Tip
Closed
$733K
R&D Credit
Closed
$4.2M
ERC Buyout
Closed
$32K
SETC Credit
Closed
$306K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$103K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$80K
FICA Tip
Closed
$597K
ERC Accelerate
Closed
$560K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$987K
R&D Credit
Closed
$210K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$13K
SETC Credit
Closed
$22K
SETC Credit
Closed
$40K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$102K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$115K
R&D Credit
Closed
$342K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$21K
SETC Credit
Closed
$4.6M
ERC Buyout
Closed
$416K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$169K
ERC Buyout
Closed
$69K saved annually
Merchant
Closed
$153K
R&D Credit
Closed
$14K
SETC Credit
Closed
40+ Deals Showcased$2.1B+ Total RecoveredNationwide
Found Money Tech
Powered by Infrastructure
Behind every vertical is a purpose-built operational system. We're not a one-off solution — we're a scalable capital recovery platform.
CRM-Backed Workflows
Every client touchpoint tracked and managed with precision.
Underwriting Systems
Institutional-grade underwriting for ERC and capital products.
Documentation Tracking
Compliance-ready document management at every stage.
Partner Dashboards
Real-time visibility for advisors and referral partners.
Proven Results
The Infrastructure Speaks for Itself
Real capital. Real businesses. Real outcomes.
$0
in ERC Recovered
Delivered to tens of thousands of businesses across the country through our ERC programs.
0%
of All PCIF Lawsuit Claims
We submitted 5.2% of all PCIF lawsuit claims nationally — a testament to our operational reach and infrastructure depth.
0
Self-Employed SETC Recipients
Thousands of self-employed individuals received their SETC tax credit — money they earned but never knew they qualified for.
Ready to See What Capital You May Be Missing?
Unlock opportunities already written into the tax code. Your capital is waiting.
For Partners
Build Revenue by Unlocking Capital for Your Clients
CPAs, financial advisors, consultants, and referral partners plug into our infrastructure to deliver high-value solutions — without building it yourself.
Solutions
Every Vertical. One Infrastructure.
Select a solution to learn more about eligibility, process, and how to get started.
ERC Buyouts
ERC Accelerate
R&D Credits
Cost Segregation
FICA Tip Credit
Merchant Processing
ERC Buyouts
The Employee Retention Credit created a massive opportunity — but most businesses are still waiting for their refund. Our ERC Buyout program converts your pending IRS refund into immediate working capital.
Who Qualifies
Businesses with pending ERC refunds
Filed 941-X amendments in 2020–2021
Solid documentation of eligibility
Clean compliance history
Key Benefits
Access 85–90% of refund value
7–14 days post underwriting
No waiting on IRS timeline
Compliance-driven process
ERC Accelerate
For businesses that want to keep their full refund but need help navigating the IRS — ERC Accelerate provides concierge processing, advocacy, and execution support throughout the claims process.
Who Qualifies
Businesses with legitimate ERC claims
Stalled or complex IRS situations
Need documentation support
Seeking compliance assurance
Key Benefits
Dedicated IRS advocacy
Streamlined documentation
Accelerated timelines
Full refund — no discount
R&D Tax Credits
The Research & Development tax credit is one of the most valuable and underutilized incentives in the tax code. Businesses investing in innovation, engineering, software, or process improvement often qualify — even if they don't think of themselves as doing "R&D."
Who Qualifies
Software and tech development
Engineering and manufacturing
Process improvement initiatives
Startups and early-stage companies
Key Benefits
Federal + state credit stacking
Payroll tax offset for startups
Carryforward up to 20 years
Dollar-for-dollar tax reduction
Cost Segregation
Real estate owners are leaving significant tax savings on the table through standard depreciation timelines. Cost Segregation accelerates those deductions — creating immediate cash flow improvements and tax shield benefits.
Who Qualifies
Commercial property owners
Residential rental portfolios
Recent acquisitions or builds
Renovation or improvement projects
Key Benefits
Accelerated depreciation deductions
Immediate tax savings
Retroactive study options
Bonus depreciation stacking
FICA Tip Credit
Under IRC Section 45B, hospitality and food service employers can claim a federal tax credit for the FICA taxes paid on employee tips — turning a routine payroll expense into a meaningful tax benefit.
Who Qualifies
Restaurants and bars
Hotels and hospitality
Food service businesses
Any employer paying FICA on tips
Key Benefits
Direct reduction in tax liability
Applies to employer FICA portion
Retroactive filing available
Can be stacked with other credits
Merchant Processing Solutions
Payment infrastructure is often an overlooked cost center. We optimize your merchant processing with competitive interchange rates, global capabilities, enhanced fraud protection, and specialized solutions for high-risk and specialty industries.
Who Qualifies
High-volume retail and ecommerce
High-risk and specialty merchants
International payment needs
Businesses overpaying on processing
Key Benefits
Competitive interchange pricing
Global payment capabilities
Advanced fraud protection
Fast approvals + onboarding
Not Sure Which Solution Fits?
Our team will evaluate your business profile and identify every applicable opportunity.
Process
Clear. Structured. Repeatable.
Our four-step process is built for efficiency, compliance, and results. No guesswork. No bureaucratic dead-ends.
1
Discovery
We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your business profile. We identify all applicable recovery and optimization opportunities across our full suite of verticals — ERC, R&D, Cost Segregation, FICA Tip, and Merchant Processing. No opportunity is overlooked.
2
Structured Analysis
For each identified opportunity, our team conducts an in-depth eligibility review. We provide documentation guidance, assess your compliance posture, and structure the approach before any work begins. Every claim is built on a solid, defensible foundation.
3
Underwriting & Implementation
This is where our infrastructure advantage becomes clear. For ERC Buyouts, our underwriting teams process and fund within days. For R&D and Cost Segregation, we coordinate studies and filings. For Merchant Processing, deployment is fast and seamless. Our CRM and documentation systems handle the complexity.
4
Capital Delivered
Whether it's a funded ERC buyout, an approved tax credit, accelerated depreciation, or a lower processing rate — the result is capital working inside your business. We provide full transparency on outcomes and continue to identify new stacking opportunities going forward.
Ready to Start Your Discovery?
The first step is a conversation. Let us evaluate what your business qualifies for.
For Partners
Build Revenue by Unlocking Capital for Your Clients.
Plug into a multi-vertical financial recovery infrastructure without building it yourself. You focus on relationships. We handle execution.
Who This Is For
Your Clients Are Leaving Capital on the Table
If you work with business owners, this expands your value proposition — without adding overhead.
01
CPAs & Bookkeepers
Add high-value capital recovery services to your existing client relationships. We provide the execution; you earn the commission.
02
Financial Advisors
Deepen client relationships by identifying and recovering capital that improves their overall financial picture.
03
Business Consultants
Expand your toolkit with structured, compliance-driven capital solutions that generate measurable ROI for clients.
04
Tax Strategists
Layer our verticals into your existing strategy work for compound value — and compound commissions.
05
Affiliate Marketers
Business audience? Our referral program is designed for performance. No background required.
06
Multi-Vertical Stacking
A single client may qualify for ERC, R&D, FICA, Cost Seg, and Merchant Processing — maximizing value per relationship.
Partner Process
How the Partner Model Works
Scalable. Repeatable. Transparent.
01
Refer or Introduce
Submit your client through our secure partner portal. Takes under 5 minutes — name, business type, and contact info is all we need to get started.
Secure Portal5 Min Intake
02
We Analyze & Structure
Our team conducts a full multi-vertical eligibility review — ERC, R&D, FICA, SETC, PCIF, Merchant — and builds a tailored recovery roadmap for your client.
Multi-Vertical48hr Turnaround
03
Execution & Compliance
We handle everything — documentation, underwriting, IRS filings, and deployment. Your client gets concierge-level execution. You stay updated every step of the way.
Full ServiceAudit-Ready
04
You Get Paid
Performance-based commissions are paid out on every successful vertical. Stack multiple programs per client and your commission stacks too. Transparent tracking, no surprises.
Performance PayStackableTransparent
Why partners choose Found Money Project: Our 6-year track record, exclusive vendor relationships, and volume-driven access means your clients get outcomes — and recovery amounts — that no other referral partner can match.
Ready to Become a Capital Recovery Advisor?
Partners who align early grow with the ecosystem. This platform was built for you.
Found Money Tech
The Operating System for Capital Recovery
Behind every vertical is operational infrastructure purpose-built for compliance, speed, and scale. We are not a one-off solution — we're building a platform.
Infrastructure
Built on Purpose-Built Systems
Every client interaction, claim, and capital event is tracked, managed, and optimized through our proprietary infrastructure.
CRM Automation
Every client, partner, and capital event managed through automated CRM workflows that ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Underwriting Systems
Institutional-grade underwriting for ERC buyouts and capital products. Fast, accurate, and compliance-first.
Documentation Workflows
Structured documentation intake and tracking at every stage of every vertical. Audit-ready from day one.
Partner Dashboards
Real-time visibility into referral status, commission tracking, and client progress for all active partners.
Data & Analytics
Aggregate performance data across verticals enables continuous optimization and opportunity identification.
Building the Financial Recovery Infrastructure of Tomorrow
A long-term infrastructure play — not short-term hype.
Phase 1
Capital Recovery Engine
ERC vertical (buyout + accelerate)
R&D and Cost Segregation
FICA Tip Credit
Merchant Processing
CRM pipelines
Phase 2
Multi-Vertical Scaling
Unclaimed property recovery
Grants and incentive programs
WOTC and payroll credits
Partner ecosystem expansion
Phase 3
AI-Powered Platform
Self-serve eligibility engine
Automated opportunity scanning
Predictive optimization tools
Advisor intelligence layer
Phase 4
National Recovery Network
National partner network
API integrations
White-label solutions
Institutional partnerships
Resources
Knowledge Center
Everything you need to understand capital recovery, tax credits, and financial optimization.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)?
The ERC is a refundable payroll tax credit created by the CARES Act for businesses that retained employees during 2020 and 2021 despite COVID-19 impacts. Eligible businesses can claim up to $26,000 per employee across qualifying quarters.
How does an ERC Buyout work?
Instead of waiting months or years for the IRS to process your refund, our ERC Buyout program purchases your pending claim at 85–90% of its value, delivering liquidity in 7–14 days post underwriting. You transfer the refund rights; we handle the rest.
Do I need to be a tech company to qualify for R&D Tax Credits?
No. Many industries qualify — including manufacturing, construction, agriculture, food & beverage, engineering, and software. If your business improves processes, develops new products, or tests and iterates on solutions, you may qualify under the "four-part test."
What is Cost Segregation and who needs it?
Cost Segregation is an IRS-approved tax strategy that accelerates depreciation deductions for commercial and residential rental properties. Instead of depreciating a building over 27.5 or 39 years, components are reclassified to 5, 7, or 15-year schedules — generating significant up-front tax savings. Any property owner who has purchased, constructed, or renovated real estate in the last 15+ years may benefit.
What is the FICA Tip Credit?
Under IRC Section 45B, employers in the food and beverage industry can claim a federal tax credit equal to the FICA taxes they pay on employee tips above the federal minimum wage. This turns a standard payroll expense into a direct reduction in federal tax liability.
Can I qualify for multiple programs at once?
Yes — multi-vertical stacking is one of the core advantages of working with Found Money Project. A single business may qualify for ERC recovery, R&D credits, FICA Tip Credit, Cost Segregation, and Merchant Processing optimization simultaneously. Our discovery process identifies all applicable opportunities.
Is this compliant? How do I know my claims are legitimate?
Compliance is the foundation of everything we do. Every program we offer is rooted in established IRS rules, Treasury regulations, and applicable law. Our underwriting and documentation processes are designed to ensure every claim we support is defensible and audit-ready. We do not pursue aggressive or questionable positions.
Still Have Questions?
Our team is available to walk through your specific situation and answer any questions.
About Found Money Project
Get What's Owed.
There's money out there with your name on it — tax credits, government programs, refunds most people never hear about. We help you bring it home.
Why We Exist
We Didn't Launch Fast. We Launched Vetted.
We spent years inside this industry — building its marketing, running its numbers, filing its claims by the thousands. And we watched too many of its players take the money and run.
So we spent a year quietly vetting nearly every operator in the game. Most didn't make the cut. The Found Money Project is built on the few that did.
We didn't launch fast. We launched vetted.
How We're Different
Three Rules We Don't Break
Educate First
If you can claim it yourself, we'll show you how — and step aside.
Vetted Partners Only
Every operator we connect you with survived scrutiny set by a Certified Fraud Examiner.
Free to Join
No fees, no products to push. The money we recover already belongs to you.
Who We Are
The People Behind the Project
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Bill Hillestad
Founder & Visionary
Bill has built and grown more than a dozen companies with combined revenues in the billions and directed the marketing behind over $50 billion in sales — and he'll still tell you most advertising is a waste of money. Real marketing, he'll say, is about trust, familiarity, and connection, not selling. After driving nearly 100,000 leads for a multi-billion dollar tax credit program, he fell in love with a simple idea: helping people collect money they never knew was theirs. FMP is his passion project.
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Trevor K. Hall, CPA, CFE
CFO & Partner
Trevor has spent over two decades uncovering opportunities people didn't know existed — as a CPA, forensic accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner who's testified as an expert witness. He built one of Las Vegas's most productive boutique firms, then designed the systems behind an operation that processed more than 10,000 tax credit claims in a single year. At FMP, vetting isn't a promise — it's his profession. No partner joins the Project without going through Trevor's vetting process first.
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Sean Huley
Co-Founder · CEO/COO
Sean builds fast and takes initiative, leading multiple teams and projects. He set his brokerage's all-time sales record of selling 14 homes in his first ten months as a Realtor, then grew a company to 63 employees within a year of founding it — and when it hit trouble, he wore every title in the building trying to save it. He'll tell you about that failure himself, because that's the kind of company this is. Since 2020, he's built the lead generation and middle-of-funnel systems for insurance, government programs, and tax credits. Today he's the connective tissue of FMP — running point across every team, project, and partner.
Everyone Gets Paid What They're Owed.
That's the mission behind the Project.
Found Money Project is an education and referral platform. We are not a law firm, CPA firm, or lender. Eligibility for any credit, refund, or program is determined solely by the relevant agency or provider. Results vary, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Contact
Let's Talk Capital
Whether you're a business owner exploring options or a partner ready to plug in — we're ready to help.
Contact Options
General Inquiries
Questions about our programs or whether you qualify? Our team is ready to evaluate your situation.
Partner Inquiries
Ready to join our partner network? Reach out and we'll walk you through the program and onboarding process.
Press & Media
Media inquiries, press coverage requests, and speaking opportunities welcome.
Support
Existing client or partner? Our support team is available to assist with active accounts.
Partner Application
Ready to become a Capital Recovery Advisor? Complete the partner application to begin the onboarding process.
Partner Application
Become a Capital Recovery Advisor
Join our network of CPAs, financial advisors, consultants, and referral partners. Our team reviews every application and follows up within 1 business day.
Performance-Based — No Upfront Cost
Multi-Vertical Stacking — More Per Client
1 Business Day Response
Exclusive Vendor Access — Nationwide
Questions Before Applying?
Our team is happy to walk you through the program before you apply.
⚠ Phase 3 opens late July — covering finally liquidated entries. The government contends only importers who filed suit qualify. If that's you, your rights need to be preserved now.
Verified · Figures as of July 2026
The Fortune 500 Already Claimed Their Tariff Refunds. ~$80 Billion Is Still on the Table. Some of It Is Yours.
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that the IEEPA tariffs were never lawful. Since then, CBP has repaid over $86 billion — and most of it went to large importers with in-house trade teams who filed on day one. Roughly $80 billion is still outstanding, and much of it belongs to small and mid-size businesses that don't know they're eligible, don't have their entry data organized, or filed and got stuck on paperwork. The big guys got paid. Now it's your turn.
$166B
Duties Collected Under IEEPA
$86B+
Already Repaid by CBP
~$80B
Still Outstanding
The Ruling
Why This Moment Exists
To understand why this window is real — and why the hardest cases are running out of road — you need to know where the refund process actually stands.
February 20, 2026 · 6–3 Decision
Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs
The Court ruled in Learning Resources v. Trump that IEEPA doesn't authorize the President to impose tariffs — meaning the reciprocal and fentanyl tariffs collected since 2025 were invalid from day one. The Court of International Trade has since ordered CBP to refund the duties, and refunds are being processed through a new system called CAPE.
Why the Refund Process Won't Be Automatic
Refunds flow through CAPE declarations filed in CBP's ACE Portal — and only the importer of record can file. Claims require entry-level documentation, correct banking registration, and the right phase. Thousands of approved refunds are currently stalled on paperwork errors alone. This is a process that rewards precision, not patience.
Where It Stands Right Now
~330,000 importers paid IEEPA duties across 53M+ entries
$86B+ repaid — mostly to large importers whose trade teams filed on day one. Only about 30% of importers have approved refunds so far
Thousands of approved refunds are stalled on errors as small as incorrect banking registration
Phase 3 (finally liquidated entries) is targeted for late July — the government contends those refunds go only to importers who filed suit
The government's appeal at the Federal Circuit is ongoing — eligibility rules could tighten
Section 232 duties (steel, aluminum, autos) and the Section 122 surcharge are not refundable
Statutory interest is included on valid refunds
How It Works
Three Layers. Zero Upfront Cost.
Found Money – Tariff Advisors is built on a contingency model. You have nothing to lose by starting.
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$0 Upfront — Contingency Only
We don't get paid until you do. Our team handles the full recovery process — documentation, filing, government correspondence — and takes a percentage of what we recover. If we don't recover, you owe nothing.
Zero Risk
02
Advance Funding for Qualifying Claims
Don't want to wait months on the government? For qualifying claims, we can fund your refund now at a discount. You get cash in hand today. We collect the full government refund later. This is institutional-grade receivables factoring applied to your claim.
Cash Now
03
Institutional Execution — Not a Pop-Up Shop
Led by operators with $3.5B+ in transaction experience and 1,000+ successful government refund outcomes across JPMorgan, Goldman, and Ares. CFA and Big Four government receivables expertise. This is infrastructure-grade execution applied to a mass-market moment.
Institutional Grade
Eligibility
Do You Qualify?
Three things. That's it.
You imported goods into the U.S. between April 2025 and February 2026
You paid the IEEPA tariffs — the "reciprocal" or fentanyl duties
Your duties paid exceed $10,000
Not sure which duties you paid — or whether your entries even qualify? That's normal. Most importers don't know.
Submit your info below and our team will review your entry history and tell you exactly what you're owed — free, no obligation.
Section 301, Section 232, and post-ruling surcharge duties are not refundable. Refunds are paid to the importer of record.
Leadership
The Team Behind the Recovery
Trevor K. Hall, CPA, CFE
CFO & Partner
CPA, forensic accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner with two decades of experience and expert-witness testimony. Trevor designed the systems behind an operation that processed 10,000+ tax credit claims in a single year — and vets every operator FMP works with.
Bill Hillestad
Founder & Visionary
Builder of a dozen-plus companies with combined revenues in the billions, and the marketing force behind $50B+ in sales — including nearly 100,000 leads for a multi-billion dollar tax credit program.
Sean Huley
Co-Founder · CEO/COO
Operator and connective tissue of FMP — running point across every team, project, and partner, with lead generation systems built for insurance, government programs, and tax credits since 2020.
Want the full story?
Read why we spent a year vetting this industry before launching anything.
Check My Eligibility — Free
Takes 5 minutes. Our team reviews your import history and tells you exactly what you're owed. No commitment, no cost.
Please agree to the terms before submitting.
Found Money – Tariff Advisors is a Found Money Project vertical. Contingency-based — no fee unless we recover. Advance funding available for qualifying claims.
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html body .section-title {
font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
letter-spacing: -0.035em;
font-weight: 800;
}
.section-sub { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #5B6B85; }
html body .section-label {
font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; font-weight: 700;
color: var(--electric);
display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
html body .section-label::before {
content: ''; width: 20px; height: 1px;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--electric), transparent);
}
.hero h1 { letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.hero p, .tariff-hero-sub { color: #5B6B85; }
/* ── 4 · NAV — frosted glass bar ────────────────────────────── */
html body nav {
background: rgba(250,252,255,0.72);
backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6);
-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6);
border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(47,128,255,0.10);
box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7) inset, 0 8px 32px -16px rgba(11,31,59,0.10);
}
.nav-links a { border-radius: 10px; transition: color var(--t) var(--ease), background var(--t) var(--ease); }
/* ── 5 · CARDS — floating panels with glass edges ───────────── */
html body .problem-card, html body .solution-card, html body .benefit-card, html body .infra-card,
html body .tech-feature, html body .tr-stat, html body .value-item, html body .contact-card, html body .contact-form,
html body .faq-item, html body .full-step, html body .founder-card, html body .ruling-card, html body .sol-detail,
html body .about-founder-card, html body .deal-card {
background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), rgba(248,251,255,0.88));
border: var(--line);
border-radius: var(--r-lg);
box-shadow: var(--elev-rest), var(--inner-light);
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), border-color var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.sol-detail { border-radius: var(--r-xl); }
.deal-card { border-radius: var(--r-md); }
html body .problem-card:hover, html body .solution-card:hover, html body .benefit-card:hover,
html body .infra-card:hover, html body .tr-stat:hover, html body .founder-card:hover,
html body .about-founder-card:hover, html body .full-step:hover {
transform: translateY(-5px);
border-color: var(--line-hover);
html body box-shadow: var(--elev-hover), html body var(--inner-light),
0 0 0 1px rgba(47,128,255,0.06);
}
.tech-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) translateX(0); }
/* icon tiles: soft glow instead of hard shadow */
html body .problem-icon, html body .sol-icon, html body .tf-icon, html body .infra-icon, html body .tr-icon,
html body .full-step-num, html body .moat-pillar-icon, html body .pp-icon {
border-radius: 14px;
box-shadow:
html body 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(47, html body 128, html body 255, html body 0.45),
inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
/* ── 6 · BUTTONS — interactive and expensive ────────────────── */
html body .btn-primary, html body .nav-cta, html body .vc-btn, html body .btn-tariff-primary {
border-radius: 14px;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2F80FF 0%, #1F5FD6 55%, #0DBA74 160%);
background-size: 160% 160%;
box-shadow:
html body 0 1px 0 rgba(255, html body 255, html body 255, html body 0.25) inset,
0 8px 24px -8px rgba(47,128,255,0.55);
transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), background-position 0.5s var(--ease);
}
html body .btn-primary:hover, html body .nav-cta:hover, html body .vc-btn:hover {
transform: translateY(-2px);
background-position: 100% 50%;
opacity: 1;
box-shadow:
html body 0 1px 0 rgba(255, html body 255, html body 255, html body 0.3) inset,
html body 0 14px 36px -10px rgba(47, html body 128, html body 255, html body 0.65),
0 0 32px -8px rgba(13,186,116,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:active, .nav-cta:active { transform: translateY(0); transition-duration: 0.1s; }
html body .btn-tariff-primary {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0DBA74, #09955D);
box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25) inset, 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(13,186,116,0.55);
}
html body .btn-tariff-primary:hover {
transform: translateY(-2px);
box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3) inset, 0 14px 36px -10px rgba(13,186,116,0.6);
}
html body .btn-secondary, html body .btn-tariff-secondary {
border-radius: 14px;
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
border: 1px solid rgba(47,128,255,0.22);
box-shadow: var(--inner-light), 0 4px 16px -8px rgba(11,31,59,0.08);
transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), border-color var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}
html body .btn-secondary:hover {
transform: translateY(-2px);
border-color: var(--line-hover);
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
box-shadow: var(--inner-light), 0 10px 28px -10px rgba(47,128,255,0.25);
}
html body button:focus-visible, html body a:focus-visible {
outline: 2px solid rgba(47,128,255,0.6);
outline-offset: 3px;
border-radius: 12px;
}
/* ── 7 · DARK SECTIONS — deep space, glass panels ───────────── */
html body .hiw-section, html body .tariff-pillars {
background:
html body radial-gradient(900px 500px at 80% 0%, html body rgba(47, html body 128, html body 255, html body 0.14), html body transparent 60%),
html body radial-gradient(700px 500px at 10% 100%, html body rgba(13, html body 186, html body 116, html body 0.10), html body transparent 55%),
#081527;
}
html body .moat-strip, html body .partner-hero {
background:
html body radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 70% -10%, html body rgba(47, html body 128, html body 255, html body 0.25), html body transparent 60%),
html body radial-gradient(700px 500px at 10% 110%, html body rgba(13, html body 186, html body 116, html body 0.14), html body transparent 55%),
linear-gradient(160deg, #0A1B33 0%, #123A75 100%);
}
html body .step-card, html body .moat-pillar, html body .pp-card, html body .tariff-pillar {
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
border-radius: var(--r-lg);
box-shadow: var(--elev-dark);
backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), border-color var(--t) var(--ease), background var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}
html body .step-card:hover, html body .moat-pillar:hover, html body .pp-card:hover, html body .tariff-pillar:hover {
transform: translateY(-4px);
border-color: rgba(47,128,255,0.45);
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
box-shadow: var(--elev-dark), 0 0 40px -12px rgba(47,128,255,0.35);
}
html body .tariff-hero, html body .tariff-form-section, html body .tech-hero {
background:
html body radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 0%, html body rgba(13, html body 186, html body 116, html body 0.10), html body transparent 55%),
html body radial-gradient(800px 600px at 0% 100%, html body rgba(47, html body 128, html body 255, html body 0.12), html body transparent 55%),
#071120;
}
html body .tariff-form-wrap {
border-radius: var(--r-xl);
border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
box-shadow: var(--elev-dark);
backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
/* ── 8 · HERO — ambient light stage ─────────────────────────── */
html body .hero {
background:
html body radial-gradient(1000px 620px at 80% 10%, html body rgba(47, html body 128, html body 255, html body 0.13), html body transparent 60%),
html body radial-gradient(800px 520px at 8% 90%, html body rgba(13, html body 186, html body 116, html body 0.09), html body transparent 55%),
linear-gradient(165deg, #F2F6FC 0%, #E7EEF9 60%, #DDE8F7 100%);
}
html body .hero-badge {
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
border: 1px solid rgba(47,128,255,0.20);
box-shadow: var(--inner-light), 0 6px 20px -8px rgba(47,128,255,0.25);
}
html body .hc, html body .hero-chip {
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
box-shadow: var(--elev-rest);
border-radius: 16px;
}
/* ── 9 · FORMS — custom, not default ────────────────────────── */
html body .form-group input, html body .form-group select, html body .form-group textarea, html body .vc-input {
border-radius: 14px;
border: 1px solid rgba(47,128,255,0.16);
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
box-shadow: var(--inner-light), 0 2px 8px -4px rgba(11,31,59,0.05);
transition: border-color var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}
html body .form-group input:focus, html body .form-group select:focus, html body .form-group textarea:focus, html body .vc-input:focus {
border-color: rgba(47,128,255,0.55);
box-shadow: var(--inner-light), 0 0 0 4px rgba(47,128,255,0.10);
}
.tcpa-consent { border-radius: var(--r-md); }
/* ── 10 · FAQ / ACCORDION ───────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-item { border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-q { transition: color var(--t) var(--ease); }
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--electric); }
.faq-q::after { transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease); }
/* ── 11 · FOOTER — grounded, layered ────────────────────────── */
html body footer {
background:
html body radial-gradient(800px 400px at 50% 0%, html body rgba(47, html body 128, html body 255, html body 0.10), html body transparent 60%),
#081321;
border-top: 1px solid rgba(47,128,255,0.15);
}
/* ── 12 · CTA BANNER ────────────────────────────────────────── */
html body .cta-banner {
background:
html body radial-gradient(700px 420px at 50% 20%, html body rgba(47, html body 128, html body 255, html body 0.12), html body transparent 60%),
html body radial-gradient(600px 400px at 80% 100%, html body rgba(13, html body 186, html body 116, html body 0.08), html body transparent 55%),
linear-gradient(165deg, #F2F6FC, #E3ECF8);
border-top: 1px solid rgba(47,128,255,0.12);
}
/* ── 13 · DEAL TICKER polish ────────────────────────────────── */
.deal-fade-left { background: linear-gradient(to right, #F6F8FC, transparent); }
.deal-fade-right { background: linear-gradient(to left, #F6F8FC, transparent); }
.deal-banner-section { background: transparent; }
/* ── 14 · MOTION — entrance reveals (progressive enhancement) ─
Add this tiny script before to enable fade-up reveals:
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.rv { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); filter: blur(4px); }
html body .rv.in {
opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); filter: blur(0);
transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease), filter 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.rv:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.07s; }
.rv:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
.rv:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.21s; }
/* respect users who opt out of motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
*, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
.rv { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
}
