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.
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.
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. 2019Exclusive 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 AccessVolume-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 BenefitERC 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 AccessERC Accelerate
Concierge processing and IRS advocacy designed to streamline legitimate claims and improve execution timelines.
IRS AdvocacyR&D Tax Credits
Federal and state incentives for businesses investing in innovation, engineering, or process improvement.
Tax CreditsCost Segregation
Strategic depreciation acceleration for real estate owners to unlock immediate and significant tax savings.
Real EstateFICA Tip Credit
Hospitality and service employers can reduce taxable income through employer-paid FICA on eligible tipped wages.
Payroll CreditMerchant Processing
Optimize payment infrastructure with competitive pricing, global capabilities, fraud protection, and fast approvals.
Cash FlowDiscovery
We evaluate your business profile and identify recovery or optimization opportunities across all applicable verticals.
Structured Analysis
Eligibility review, documentation guidance, and compliance assessment tailored to your specific situation.
Underwriting & Implementation
Claims processing, underwriting, or infrastructure deployment — handled end-to-end by our team.
Capital Delivered
Refunds, liquidity, credits, or optimized cash flow — capital working inside your business where it belongs.
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.
The Infrastructure Speaks for Itself
Real capital. Real businesses. Real outcomes.
Every Vertical. One Infrastructure.
Select a solution to learn more about eligibility, process, and how to get started.
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
Clear. Structured. Repeatable.
Our four-step process is built for efficiency, compliance, and results. No guesswork. No bureaucratic dead-ends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CPAs & Bookkeepers
Add high-value capital recovery services to your existing client relationships. We provide the execution; you earn the commission.
Financial Advisors
Deepen client relationships by identifying and recovering capital that improves their overall financial picture.
Business Consultants
Expand your toolkit with structured, compliance-driven capital solutions that generate measurable ROI for clients.
Tax Strategists
Layer our verticals into your existing strategy work for compound value — and compound commissions.
Affiliate Marketers
Business audience? Our referral program is designed for performance. No background required.
Multi-Vertical Stacking
A single client may qualify for ERC, R&D, FICA, Cost Seg, and Merchant Processing — maximizing value per relationship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI Eligibility Engine
Coming Phase 3. Self-serve eligibility scanning, automated opportunity identification, and predictive optimization.
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
Knowledge Center
Everything you need to understand capital recovery, tax credits, and financial optimization.
Building the Financial Recovery Infrastructure of Tomorrow
Our Mission
Found Money Project exists to close the gap between capital businesses have earned and the capital they actually have access to. The tax code, government programs, and financial infrastructure contain billions of dollars in legitimate opportunities — and most business owners don't have the time, clarity, or internal resources to capture them.
We built the infrastructure to change that. Compliance-driven. Performance-aligned. Scalable.
Our Vision
We are building the operating system for capital recovery — a multi-vertical, technology-backed platform that systematically identifies, structures, and delivers capital to the businesses that have already earned it.
This is not a campaign. It's infrastructure.
Compliance First
Every program we offer is rooted in established law and regulatory guidance. Defensible positions only.
Performance Aligned
We succeed when our clients succeed. Our model is built on results, not retainers.
Transparency
Clear fees, clear processes, clear outcomes. No hidden structures or surprise conditions.
Infrastructure Thinking
We build for scale and longevity — not short-term hype. Every system we create compounds over time.
Partner-Centric
Our partners are an extension of our team. We invest in their success as much as our own.
Let's Talk Capital
Whether you're a business owner exploring options or a partner ready to plug in — we're ready to help.
Get My Capital Analysis
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.
The Supreme Court Just Unlocked $129 Billion in Tariff Refunds. You Have 180 Days.
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs 6-3. Every dollar collected under those tariffs is now potentially refundable — but only if you act before the window closes. Found Money – Tariff Advisors exists to make sure you don't miss it.
Why This Moment Exists
To understand why this window is real — and why it won't stay open long — you need to understand what just happened in U.S. trade law.
Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs
The Court ruled that IEEPA tariffs — imposed by executive order under "emergency powers" on imports from China, Vietnam, India, Taiwan and others — were an unconstitutional overreach. Unlike Section 301 tariffs, these were never subject to formal rulemaking. Every dollar collected under them is now potentially refundable.
Why the Refund Process Won't Be Automatic
The government has signaled it will contest the refund process. The SCOTUS majority itself acknowledged the process would be a "mess." Importers who don't file correctly, on time, with the right documentation will likely be barred from ever recovering their money. This is not a passive process — it requires active, expert-led intervention.
The Chaos That Creates the Opportunity
- 19.2 million entries are still unliquidated — active correction windows remain open right now
- Liquidated entries have a strict 180-day protest clock from date of liquidation — miss it and you're likely barred forever
- Most importers have no idea they're eligible, what forms to file, or how to document the claim
- The government is expected to slow-walk and resist the refund process at every step
- $129–$175 billion in duties are on the table across China, Vietnam, India, Taiwan, and other IEEPA-targeted countries
- Businesses that imported under IEEPA tariffs may qualify even if they've never filed a government refund claim before
Three Layers. Zero Upfront Cost.
Found Money – Tariff Advisors is built on a contingency model. You have nothing to lose by starting.
$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 RiskAdvance 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 NowInstitutional 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 GradeDo You Qualify?
If your business imported goods from any IEEPA-targeted country between 2025 and the ruling date, you may have a recoverable claim. Here's what to look for:
- You imported goods from China, Vietnam, India, Taiwan, or other IEEPA-targeted countries
- You paid duties under IEEPA executive orders (not just standard Section 301 tariffs)
- You have unliquidated entries — meaning they haven't been finalized by CBP yet
- You have liquidated entries within the 180-day protest window
- You can provide import documentation (CBP entry summaries, commercial invoices, HTS codes)
- Your total duties paid under IEEPA orders exceed $10,000 (claims under this amount may have limited recovery value after fees)
Institutional Infrastructure. Not a Pop-Up.
Found Money – Tariff Advisors is led by operators who have done this at the highest levels — and won.
$3.5B+ in structured transactions and 1,000+ successful government refund outcomes. Former senior roles at JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Ares Management. Mark has navigated every layer of government receivables — from initial filing through contested recovery — at institutional scale.
Chartered Financial Analyst with deep expertise in government-backed receivables and claims structuring. Big Four background at EY with a practice focus on complex government refund and receivables engagements. Ryan leads the documentation, structuring, and advance funding operations.
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.
Found Money – Tariff Advisors is a Found Money Project vertical. Contingency-based — no fee unless we recover. Advance funding available for qualifying claims.