Co-Founder
Leonardo Rifa
University degree in Economics
Leonardo is a co-founder of Bullish and a tax and accounting professional. He holds a university degree in Economics and works directly with the firm’s clients.
lrifa@bullishaccounting.comU.S. Tax · International · Advisory
Strategic Tax Advice for Business Owners and International Investors.
U.S. tax planning, international tax compliance, and accounting advisory designed around complex decisions, growing businesses, and cross-border opportunities.
- Clarity
- A clear view of your U.S. tax position
- Confidence
- Before important financial decisions
- Informed decisions
- Grounded in organized financial information
- Ongoing support
- With direct access to the founders
Strategy Behind Every Decision.
Who We Help
Two kinds of clients. One standard of advice.
Our work is focused on two groups whose tax decisions tend to carry the most consequence — and the most opportunity.
01
International Investors & U.S. Real Estate
Foreign investors — particularly those with Latin American connections — who need guidance on U.S. taxation, ownership structures, real estate investments and international tax compliance.
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02
Business Owners & Growing Companies
Business owners and growing companies that need tax planning, complex compliance, accounting and ongoing advisory as their operations become more sophisticated.
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Advice organized around the decisions you are facing.
Five areas of practice, each with its own depth. Accounting remains part of what we do — in service of better tax and business decisions.
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Strategic Tax Planning
Tax planning for U.S. business owners, investors and complex business situations.
02International & Cross-Border Tax
Foreign-owned U.S. entities, international information reporting, FIRPTA and treaty considerations.
03U.S. Investment & Real Estate Tax
Tax considerations for foreign investors, rental properties, ownership structures and real estate transactions.
04Business Tax & Complex Compliance
Business tax preparation and compliance for partnerships, corporations, S corporations and complex ownership structures.
05Accounting & Ongoing Advisory
Accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting and tax-ready records, with ongoing advisory.
Accounting Plans
Reliable accounting, sized to your business.
Basic, Basic Plus, Quarterly and Monthly — from annual compliance to monthly bookkeeping, coordinated with your tax filings.
Why Bullish
A founder-led firm, by design.
We keep our practice deliberately focused so that every client relationship receives senior attention and strategic thinking.
- Direct access to the founders
- You work directly with the people responsible for your matter — not a rotating team.
- Personalized advisory relationships
- Advice is built around your goals, your structure and your timeline.
- U.S. and international experience
- We work with domestic matters and with the cross-border questions that arise when people, capital and entities span more than one country.
- Strategy beyond annual filing
- Filing is the outcome. The value is in the planning and decisions made throughout the year.
- Integrated tax and accounting
- We look at your books and your tax position together, so one supports the other.
- English and Spanish
- Clear communication in the language you are most comfortable with.
How We Work
A clear path from first conversation to ongoing support.
- 1
Initial qualification
You share a brief description of your situation. We confirm whether it fits our practice before anything is arranged.
- 2
Strategic consultation
A focused session with a founder to understand your objectives, structure and the questions that matter most.
- 3
Situation and needs assessment
We analyze the information discussed and identify obligations, risks and planning opportunities.
- 4
Customized engagement proposal
You receive a written proposal with scope, deliverables, timing and fees tailored to your matter.
- 5
Implementation and ongoing support
When applicable, we carry out the work and remain available as your situation evolves.
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Built Around Your Next Move.
Leadership
Meet the founders.
Co-Founder
Daniel Lariot
University degree in Accounting and Finance
Daniel is a co-founder of Bullish. He holds a university degree in Accounting and Finance and works directly with the firm’s clients.
dlariot@bullishaccounting.comClient Testimonials
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Facing an important decision?
Start with a strategic consultation. We will review your situation, identify the key questions, and outline how we can help.
Strategy Behind Every Decision.