Most business owners don’t think much about taxes until they have to. It’s usually a task saved for the end of the year—something to get through and move on from. Julio Gonzalez has spent his career trying to change that way of thinking.
As the founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services, Gonzalez believes taxes should be part of everyday business strategy, not an afterthought. Early on, he noticed that many companies were leaving money on the table simply because they didn’t know what they qualified for—or didn’t know how to claim it correctly.
“The tax code isn’t just a rulebook,” Gonzalez says. “It’s a roadmap. Most businesses just haven’t been shown how to read it.”
Building a Different Kind of Tax Firm
When Gonzalez launched Engineered Tax Services, specialty tax planning wasn’t widely understood. Programs like cost segregation and R&D tax credits existed, but they were often misunderstood or avoided because they felt too complicated or risky.
Gonzalez took a different approach. Instead of relying on accounting alone, he built teams that combined engineers, tax professionals, and CPAs—people who could speak both the technical and financial languages businesses deal with every day.
That structure became the backbone of ETS and helped the firm grow into the largest specialty tax engineering company in the country.
What Sets His Approach Apart
Gonzalez’s work isn’t about aggressive tactics or shortcuts. It’s about accuracy, clarity, and long-term results.
His firm focuses on:
- Identifying tax incentives businesses already qualify for
- Backing every claim with detailed, technical documentation
- Helping owners understand why the strategy works, not just the outcome
- Creating plans that hold up under review, not just on paper
For many clients, the results go beyond tax savings.
“When companies free up capital, they don’t just save money,” Gonzalez explains. “They hire people, expand operations, and invest back into what they’re building.”
Impact That Goes Beyond the Numbers
Today, Engineered Tax Services works with companies in real estate, construction, manufacturing, energy, and technology. The benefits often show up in practical ways—better cash flow, stronger balance sheets, and the ability to plan ahead instead of reacting.
That real-world experience has also taken Gonzalez beyond client work. He regularly works with policymakers and industry leaders, offering insight into how tax incentives actually affect business decisions.
His focus is simple: policies should work not just in theory, but in real life.
Education as a Core Mission
One thing clients and peers often point out is Gonzalez’s ability to explain complex ideas in plain language. Education is a major part of his work, whether he’s speaking to business owners, financial professionals, or entrepreneurs just getting started.
He believes informed leaders make better decisions—and stronger businesses.
Looking Ahead
As tax laws continue to change, Julio Gonzalez remains focused on helping businesses stay ahead instead of catching up. His goal has always been the same: turn tax planning into a practical tool that supports growth, not a burden that slows it down.
By shifting how companies view compliance, Gonzalez has helped reshape an industry—and given business owners a clearer path forward.
