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[Read more](https://www.ttbusinessbroker.com/owner-insights/what-happens-when-youre-ready-to-step-back) [![](https://www.ttbusinessbroker.com/hubfs/tax-ramifications-business-sales.jpg.webp)](https://www.ttbusinessbroker.com/owner-insights/when-tax-strategy-quietly-destroys-business-value) ## [When Tax Strategy Quietly Destroys Business Value](https://www.ttbusinessbroker.com/owner-insights/when-tax-strategy-quietly-destroys-business-value) [Exit Strategy](https://www.ttbusinessbroker.com/owner-insights/tag/exit-strategy)[Business Valuation](https://www.ttbusinessbroker.com/owner-insights/tag/business-valuation) February 01, 2026 Executive Summary For business owners in the lower and middle markets, the path to a successful exit... 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