Julio Gonzales Expands Access to Advanced Tax Solutions for Small Businesses
For decades, the most powerful tax strategies in America have been reserved for the few Fortune 500 companies and billionaires who can afford elite advisors and complex financial structures. This inequity inspired Julio Gonzales, founder of Engineered Tax Services (ETS), to bring those same advantages to small and mid-sized businesses. By opening the door to advanced tax planning for family-owned enterprises, real estate investors, and local startups, Gonzales is reshaping how entrepreneurs build wealth and strengthen their communities. At its core, this mission is about fairness. True economic growth happens when opportunities are accessible to everyone, not just those at the top.
While legislative efforts such as the “Big Beautiful Bill” have improved parts of the U.S. tax code, deeper reform remains essential. Gonzales believes the next frontier lies within the IRS itself, where greater transparency, accessibility, and equality are urgently needed. Small business owners often face a system that feels opaque and uneven compared to the resources available to billionaires and large corporations. Achieving balance in how tax laws are applied would level the playing field and allow entrepreneurs to contribute to economic expansion on equal footing. This is not just a matter of policy but of national economic strength, as empowering more businesses to thrive fuels job creation, innovation, and local community development.
One of ETS’s most significant breakthroughs has been the integration of engineering expertise with tax strategy. Traditionally, tax planning relies heavily on accounting principles, but engineering introduces precision, measurement, and data-driven analysis. Through cost segregation studies, R&D tax credit analyses, and energy modeling, ETS uncovers hidden incentives and accelerates depreciation deductions. When paired with federal and state grant programs, these strategies help businesses secure non-dilutive funding that supports growth without adding debt. This unique combination has enabled companies to reduce tax liabilities, unlock new revenue streams, and establish more resilient financial foundations for the future.
This philosophy is also reflected in Julio Gonzales’s new book, Why Billionaires Love the Tax Code. The central message is straightforward: the tax code is not written exclusively for the wealthy. Billionaires benefit because they fully understand and strategically use its provisions, but small business owners and real estate investors have the same legal opportunities. The book aims to shift this perception, encouraging readers to view the tax code as a powerful tool for empowerment rather than an obstacle. Looking ahead, Gonzales envisions an ambitious future for ETS one where AI-powered tax innovation and expanded access to incentives ensure every entrepreneur can build lasting wealth for generations to come.
Q&A with Julio Gonzales
Q: What inspired you to make advanced tax strategies accessible to small and mid-sized businesses?
A: For too long, the most powerful tax strategies in America have been reserved for Fortune 500 companies and billionaires. I founded Engineered Tax Services with the belief that every entrepreneur whether they run a family-owned business, a real estate investment firm, or a local startup — deserves access to those same benefits. My inspiration came from seeing how unfair the playing field was. By democratizing these strategies, we’ve been able to help small and mid-sized businesses reinvest in growth, create jobs, and strengthen communities. That’s real tax equality.
Q: From your perspective, what major reforms does the U.S. tax system need today?
A: We did a lot with the Big Beautiful Bill to help improve the tax code. But the next frontier is ensuring true fairness at the IRS level. Small business owners deserve the same level of access, transparency, and equality as billionaires and large corporations. Bringing that balance is what will ultimately strengthen our economy and empower entrepreneurs.
Q: How has combining engineering with tax solutions transformed wealth preservation for businesses?
A: Engineering brings precision, measurement, and data-driven analysis into tax strategy. By merging engineering expertise with the tax code whether through cost segregation, R&D studies, or energy modeling we’re able to uncover hidden incentives, accelerate deductions, and maximize credits. On top of that, by layering in federal and state grant programs, we help businesses capture non-dilutive funding that fuels growth without taking on debt. This combination not only lowers tax liabilities but also creates additional revenue streams, preserves wealth, and ensures businesses are built on a stronger financial foundation.
Q: What is the key message you want readers to take from your new book Why Billionaires Love the Tax Code?
A: The main takeaway is simple: the tax code is not just for the wealthy it’s for everyone. Billionaires love the tax code because they use it fully and strategically, but there’s nothing in the law that prevents small business owners and real estate investors from doing the same. My goal with the book is to open readers’ eyes to the opportunities they’ve been missing and to empower them to apply these strategies in their own businesses and lives.
Q: What is your long-term vision for ETS and the future of tax innovation?
A: My vision is to continue leading the charge for tax equality. For ETS, that means scaling our technology platforms, expanding access to tax credits, incentives, and grants, and building an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can grow wealth on the same footing as billionaires and big corporations. In the long term, I see ETS pioneering AI-powered tax solutions that make complex strategies simple, affordable, and universally available. The future of tax innovation is about empowerment giving every business the ability to thrive, innovate, and preserve wealth for generations.
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