Julio Gonzalez didn’t set out to disrupt tax strategy. He was trying to solve a problem he kept seeing over and over again.
Smart businesses were qualifying for federal incentives they never claimed. Not because they were careless, but because no one had shown them how. The rules were dense. The process was technical. And the firms equipped to handle that level of work were usually focused on the biggest players in the room.
So in 2001, Julio Gonzalez built something different.
As the Founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services (ETS), Julio Gonzalez created a firm that combined engineering, tax law, and compliance in a way most accounting practices weren’t structured to do at the time. The goal wasn’t innovation for its own sake. It was access.
Two decades later, ETS has grown into the largest specialty tax engineering firm in the country, working alongside accounting firms, family offices, and businesses across the U.S. The work is technical, but the outcome is simple. Companies keep more of their capital and make better decisions with it.
Seeing What the Industry Missed
Early on, Julio Gonzalez noticed something the industry largely ignored. The tax code wasn’t broken. It was misunderstood.
Federal incentives were written to encourage investment, development, and long-term growth. But for smaller and mid-sized businesses, those incentives often felt out of reach. The knowledge gap was real. So was the opportunity cost.
Instead of treating tax strategy as a once-a-year exercise, Gonzalez approached it as an ongoing business function. ETS was built to support that idea at scale, giving firms the technical depth they needed without forcing them to build it in-house.
Scale Without Sacrificing Precision
As ETS expanded, so did the scope of its work. Today, the firm operates at the intersection of engineering and tax law, supporting businesses through a focused set of services that include:
- Cost segregation
- Research and Development (R&D) tax credits
- Energy and sustainability incentives
- Historic restoration tax credits
- Tax controversy and compliance support
For the businesses involved, these strategies aren’t abstract. They affect hiring plans, expansion timelines, and cash flow. In many cases, they determine whether a project moves forward at all.
Julio Gonzalez has always been clear about one thing. Scale only works if accuracy comes first. That principle is what allowed ETS to grow nationally without losing credibility.
Writing and Speaking for Access
Julio Gonzalez’s interest in access doesn’t stop with client work. As the author of Why Billionaires Love the Tax Code and Grant Equality, he has spent years pushing back on the idea that tax incentives are designed only for the ultra-wealthy.
The books aren’t technical manuals. They’re explanations. Why incentives exist. Who they’re for. And how businesses can qualify when the right expertise is involved.
It’s the same approach he brings to speaking engagements and policy discussions. Gonzalez is a regular presence in Washington, D.C., advising lawmakers and industry groups on how incentives are actually being used and where they fall short of their intent.
Recognition That Followed Results
Over the years, Julio Gonzalez’s influence has been recognized across the accounting and financial industries. He has appeared on Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People list, CPA Practice Advisor’s Top 40 Under 40, and The Silicon Review’s 30 Best CEOs. He is also a member of the RIA Channel CEO Hall of Fame and was featured on the cover of Acquisition International Magazine as CEO of the Year.
But the recognition came after the results, not before them.
A Long-Term View on Business Growth
Julio Gonzalez isn’t interested in shortcuts or trends. He’s focused on building systems that last and making sure the people who qualify for opportunity can actually reach it.
That mindset has quietly shaped an entire corner of the tax industry. And for thousands of businesses across the country, it has changed how growth feels. Less reactive. More deliberate. Far more informed.
For More Information
Company: Engineered Tax Services
Founder & CEO: Julio Gonzalez
Website: engineeredtaxservices.com
Location: West Palm Beach, USA
Credits: KR Media Group
