Tax Answers Advisor

Are overdue taxes, unfiled returns, or surprise IRS bills keeping you awake at night? Hosted by Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC of Cash Tracks Financial, The Tax Answers Advisor is here to replace frustration with clarity and overwhelm with a clear plan. Marcelino has helped countless individuals move past the shame and anxiety of tax problems to create a life free from IRS harassment and future tax surprises.Each week, Marcelino shares clear, step-by-step guidance for resolving unfiled tax returns, unexpected tax debts from a former spouse, or burdens left by a dishonest business partner. These issues can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. This podcast is designed to replace the constant fear of IRS notices and tax liens with confidence and a sense of direction.Marcelino helps remove the embarrassment many feel about owing taxes, guiding listeners so they can stay current and avoid penalties and fees. For those worried about aggressive IRS actions, Marcelino’s appr

Tax Answers Advisor is a education podcast hosted by Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC hosts Tax Answers Advisor, a education show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  From IRS Panic to Peace: How to Stop Running from Tax Debt and Rebuild Your Life

  Feb 15, 202646 minS4

  <p>That sinking feeling at 2 AM—IRS letters piling up, unfiled returns haunting you, payroll taxes crushing your small business dream—it's not just numbers. It's shame, fear, and the dread that your empire is crumbling before it even stands. You're not alone, and you're not broken. This episode of Tax Answers Advisor meets you right there in the dark with real hope, raw stories, and a path out.​</p><p>I sit down with Ryan Otto, President of Accent Financial Services and genius behind "Taxsmithing"—his blacksmith-inspired system that forges tax chaos into unbreakable strategy, asset protection, and wealth for over...

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  Episode #13

  The IRS Isn’t Waiting—Why Taking Action Today Matters More Than You Think

  Jan 28, 202635 minS4

  <p>Most business owners don’t lose sleep because they hate numbers. They lose sleep because they are terrified of what those numbers might reveal if the IRS ever comes knocking. Behind the unfiled returns, unopened IRS letters, and messy books is a constant, exhausting fear: “What if I’m in trouble and I don’t even know it yet?”​</p><p>In this episode of the Tax Answers Advisor, Enrolled Agent and Certified Tax Representation Consultant Marcelino Dodge sits down with CPA Laura Zarate of Athena CPAs to talk about a different way forward: building clean systems and proactive tax strategi...

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  Episode #12

  The "I Wish I Knew" Syndrome: Avoiding Business Blind Spots

  Jan 1, 20261h 1mS4

  <p>Do you wake up at 3:00 AM, paralyzed by the fear of an unopened IRS letter? You are not alone.</p><p>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" syndrome—the moment business owners realize a blind spot has cost them their legacy.</p><p>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 be...

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  Episode #11

  From Panic to Peace: How to Cure Your Financial PTSD

  Dec 22, 202553 minS4

  <p>Does the thought of opening your mailbox send you into a panic? Do you feel paralyzed by unfiled tax returns or mounting IRS debt? You are not alone. In this unique crossover episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, host Marcelino Dodge sits down with family therapy expert Lydia Schneider to explore the deep emotional impact of financial stress.</p><p>We discuss why "Tax Trauma" is real and how the shame of IRS issues can mimic the symptoms of PTSD. Marcelino and Lydia break down how therapy techniques—like building safety, reframing anxiety, and even EMDR—can help you get...

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  Episode #10

  Attorney Accounting Mistakes That Trigger IRS Audits: Trust Accounts, Retainers, Cash vs. Accrual, and Bar Compliance

  Dec 2, 202542 minS4

  <p>If you’re an attorney, law firm owner, family lawyer, or legal professional trying to balance client work with financial responsibilities, this episode is a must-listen.</p><p>Host Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC, sits down with Merry Stewart of Quick Win Bookkeeping to reveal the bookkeeping, tax, and compliance mistakes attorneys make every single day — many of which can lead to IRS audits, bar investigations, retained earnings problems, and trust account violations. </p><p>In clear, non-technical language, they break down how proper accounting systems can:</p>Protect your law licensePrevent IRS surprisesReduce client disputes over retainers and feesBuild stro...

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