Don’t Tax Me:: An Introduction to Tax Strategies & Resoluton
About this audiobook
You work hard-why give more to Uncle Sam than you have to?
In Don't Tax Me!, bestselling author and financial expert Carlos Ariel Then breaks down the complex U.S. tax system into real talk that anyone can understand-and use. Whether you're a W-2 employee, side hustler, self-employed, or small business owner, this book is your ultimate guide to understanding, reducing, and managing your taxes legally and strategically.
This isn't a tax manual. It's a money mindset shift.
Learn how to take control of your tax situation, keep more of what you earn, and avoid costly mistakes. From overlooked deductions and business write-offs to IRS resolution tactics and wealth-building strategies, Don't Tax Me! is the tax playbook every hustler, professional, and entrepreneur needs.
Inside you'll learn:
• The difference between tax filing and tax strategy (most people only do one)
• How to make the IRS work for you-not against you
• Game-changing deductions for Uber drivers, content creators, business owners, and more
• What to do if you owe the IRS-and how to fight back
• How the wealthy legally avoid taxes (and how you can too)
• Home office hacks, vehicle write-offs, startup cost strategies, and beyond
Written with simplicity, swag, and straight-to-the-point advice-this is not your accountant's tax book.
Don't Tax Me! isn't just about taxes. It's about taking back control.
Control your money. Control your mindset. Control your future.
About the author
Carlos Ariel Then didn't plan to become a player in the tax strategy game - the game chose him.
It started back in college at the University of Rhode Island. One day, a friend saw Carlos casually doing his own taxes and asked, "Yo, can you do mine? I'll pay you $50." It was a basic 1040 return. Fifteen minutes later, Carlos had the fastest $50 he'd ever made, and something clicked. That was the spark.
What did he do next? In true hustler fashion, he pulled up to the school library and made every single computer homepage his website. Aggressive? Maybe. Effective?
Absolutely. A slap on the wrist followed, but so did the bag. He made a ton of money, lost a bunch of it, spent most of it unnecessarily, and learned some very expensive lessons — but never stopped leveling up Fast forward: it's been over 10 years and Carlos is still in the game, sharpening his blade and stacking wins.
He's guided thousands through the tax system, credit, business, cleaned up messy finances, and showed folks how to stop leaving money on the table. Currently studying to become an Enrolled Agent (EA) - the highest credential the IRS awards- he's writing this book while preparing to add that next weapon to his
Now, as the founder of Mr Then Consulting LLC, Carlos brings bold tax strategy, credit repair, business coaching, and unapologetic financial education to the masses. He doesn't believe in gate-keeping game — he believes in financial awakening.
From flipping refunds in dorm rooms to flipping the script on how we understand taxes - this is Mr. Then.
