$212,853 is a significant amount of dough for any small business. And in this case, we were told that it was all left in limbo over a nine-digit number with the IRS.
Sarah Torres is the proud owner of A Sweet Affair Bakery in Walnut Creek. The charming family-owned business is a neighborhood staple, serving up a decadent slew of sweets, savory sandwiches and custom delights for the past four decades. But she nearly lost it all — over a clerical error involving a business ID number…