#402 - Tax Max: Why 2026 Could Be Your Biggest Tax Season Ever

Tax Season 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest stimulus events of the year—and most dealers aren't ready for it.In this dedicated episode, Bill Neylan, founder and CEO of Tax Max, breaks down why this tax season will be different and how independent dealers can capitalize on massive refund opportunities. With new tax laws creating $2,500-$3,500 MORE per customer in refunds, there's huge potential for dealers who prepare NOW instead of waiting until January.What We Cover:Why 2026 is different: No tax on overtime/tips but withholdings weren't adjusted = HUGE refundsThe 98% collection rate case study: One dealer had 245 Q4 deals and collected on 241How Tax Max works now: Customers self-file via text (zero dealer paperwork), refund advances start January 2ndFive collection "buckets": Past due, repos, side notes, recoveries, and low balance customersCash flow strategy: Getting more money IN your dealership with less ON the streetFourth quarter vs Q1 programs: Why Q4 deals perform better and last longerWeekly Tax & Consulting Groups starting November for real-time guidanceGovernment shutdown impact and IRS opening predictions💰 SPECIAL OFFER: Use code VIP at taxmax.com for 35% offCRITICAL REMINDER: "The only people who don't have good tax seasons are the people who don't prepare for tax season." Don't wait until January to learn this system.👇Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more strategies from industry experts!Thank you for listening. We hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. Leave us a review at www.theindependentdealer.com or @independentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast:Tax Max - Use code VIP for 35% off! www.taxmax.comBlytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months! www.blytzpay.comBuckeye Risk Services for all your education and reinsurance needs www.buckeyerisk.comPlease subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend.Connect with us online:/ independentautogroup/ jlukegodwin/ sendtojeffwListen to all our episodes on Anchor: @pendentdealerGodwin Consulting Group Upcoming Event: Collections Boot Camp - December 10, 2025, Dallas, TX (Sponsored by Tax Max)Register: godwinconsultinggroup.com/trainings