Julio Gonzalez: The Man Who Engineered the American Tax Revolution

Redefining the American Tax Landscape

Few figures in modern finance have reshaped the conversation around taxation and economic access like Julio Gonzalez, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Engineered Tax Services (ETS). Often called “The Most Interesting Man in Tax,”Gonzalez has transformed what was once an opaque world of tax codes into a platform for empowerment — ensuring that incentives and credits once reserved for Fortune 500 corporations are now accessible to every business in America.

Established in 2001, ETS stands today as the largest licensed specialty tax engineering firm in the United States, offering services that blend engineering precision with financial acumen. Gonzalez’s mission is simple but powerful: democratize the tax code so that every business owner — from startups to small enterprises — can benefit from the same tax advantages as billion-dollar companies.

The Forefather of Specialty Tax Services

Julio Gonzalez pioneered a concept that forever changed the accounting world — the integration of engineering-based studies into tax planning. Through cost segregation studies, R&D tax credits, and energy efficiency incentives, ETS has enabled thousands of CPA firms and their clients to preserve jobs, increase cash flow, and reinvest in American innovation.

Under his leadership, ETS has completed over 30,000 specialized tax projects, helping businesses unlock millions in previously inaccessible benefits. What began as a niche service has become a nationwide movement for financial equality.

“Luxury corporations shouldn’t be the only ones with access to opportunity,” Gonzalez often says. “The real mission is to empower small businesses to grow, hire, and thrive through the same financial mechanisms.”

Strategic Expansion Through Vision and Mergers

Gonzalez’s entrepreneurial spirit has fueled ETS’s expansion into a true ecosystem for the accounting community.

• In 2020, he strategically acquired The Growth Partnership, The Rosenberg Survey, and ABLE CRM, forming the largest consultative and specialty tax firm dedicated to CPAs.
• The following year, ETS welcomed Inside Public Accounting, further solidifying its role as the go-to resource for accounting professionals across the country.
• In 2022, Gonzalez added Tax Credit Advisors and Grant Services, enhancing ETS’s capacity to serve clients through federal and state funding programs.
• By 2023, the acquisition of J.E. Salazar & Associates expanded ETS’s grant capabilities even further, allowing the firm to assist businesses in every stage of financial growth.

Beyond tax strategy, Gonzalez’s foresight led him to invest in Guhroo Payroll to protect accounting firms from payroll companies absorbing their client tax work, and in ARNO Wealth, providing new pathways for individuals to manage tax liabilities through appreciating assets.

Advising the Nation: From Practitioner to Policy Maker

Recognized as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People, Gonzalez’s impact reaches far beyond business. He has become a trusted national tax reform advisor, working closely with Congress, the Senate, and federal agencies to design policies that foster fairness and innovation. Appointed to the U.S. Tax Roundtable by Vice President Pence, he continues to shape the nation’s tax policy with a focus on economic equality and sustainable job creation.

As a sought-after speaker, Gonzalez shares insights on:

• Maximizing Cash Flow through cost segregation and energy incentives
• Accelerating Innovation with R&D tax credits
• Scaling Specialty-Tax Ecosystems through mergers and acquisitions
• Navigating Tax Reform as a practitioner-turned-policy-maker

The Gonzalez Family Office: Building Legacy Through Investment

Through the Gonzalez Family Office, Julio has extended his vision into real estate, infrastructure, private equity, and venture capital, investing in projects that strengthen U.S. communities. This initiative serves as both a financial engine and a philanthropic platform — embodying his belief that true leadership is about giving back while moving forward.

Honors and Recognition

Gonzalez’s groundbreaking work has earned him a long list of accolades, including:

• Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting — Accounting Today
• 30 Best CEOs of the Year — The Silicon Review
• CEO Today Hall of Fame Award
• Best Specialty Tax Practice — Acquisition International, 2019
• 10 Most Dynamic Business Leaders, 2022 — The Inc. Magazine

A Legacy Engineered for America’s Future

From a vision in 2001 to a nationwide powerhouse, Julio Gonzalez has turned Engineered Tax Services into more than a company — it’s a catalyst for economic empowerment. By combining engineering precision, tax expertise, and a passion for fairness, he’s built a legacy rooted in both innovation and integrity.

For Gonzalez, it’s not just about taxes — it’s about transformation.
And that’s what makes him The Most Interesting Man in Tax.