Hey Freedom Seekers!

lright, buckle up, because we’re not sugarcoating anything today. In this issue of Income Unchained, here’s what’s on deck:

• The IRS-DHS Data Swap: In 2025, the IRS and Homeland Security teamed up to share taxpayer data, turning what should be a routine filing into a potential deportation tool.

• A Death Sentence for Immigrant Entrepreneurs: This deal is pushing immigrant business owners—who fuel our economy—back into the shadows out of pure fear.

• Why This Affects You: When they stop filing, the entire system suffers, and trust me, it’s already trickling down to you.

• My Family’s Hustle, and Yours: My family—and probably yours—built everything by playing by the rules, but now those rules are a trap.

• What You Need to Do: I’m giving you a battle plan: build trust, stay compliant, and lead like hell while this mess shakes out.

So grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let’s dig in—this is about survival, community, and the backbone of America. Let’s roll.

TRENDINGS

Is the IRS and Homeland Security’s New Deal a Death Sentence for Immigrant Entrepreneurs?”

I’ve got skin in this game. My family’s story is woven into the immigrant hustle. I’ve watched aunts and uncles come to this country with nothing but their green cards and a fire in their belly. They started from scratch, pouring sweat and dreams into businesses that are now multimillion-dollar machines in construction and restaurants. They’ve hired hundreds of people, kept the lights on for countless families, and proved that the American Dream isn’t dead, it’s just damn hard to get.

But now? The very system that let them build that dream is turning on the people who keep this country’s economy alive.

The Cold, Hard Truth

In 2025, the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shook hands in a deal that lets them swap taxpayer data like it’s candy on Halloween. Officially, it’s about “security and compliance.” But we know better. It’s about using tax data as a weapon—fueling deportation efforts and gutting the immigrant community that built this country’s backbone.

The Fallout: Fear, Avoidance, and Cash Going Underground

Word is getting around: if you’re an immigrant, filing your taxes might put you on ICE’s hit list. So what do you think happens? People stop filing. They go underground. They play it safe because they’re scared. And when that happens, the whole economy takes a gut punch.

I think about my aunt who started a janitorial business and even worked with her at age 10, and now runs a 7 restaurants that seat thousands every night. Or my uncle who built a contracting business from the ground up, putting people to work in the trades. They didn’t just chase the American Dream, they delivered it. And if this new partnership between the IRS and DHS had existed when they were starting out? Who knows if they would’ve ever filed those first tax returns.

What Does This Mean for You?

If you’re a business owner and you think this is someone else’s problem, think again. Immigrant businesses fuel our economy. They’re your suppliers, your customers, your partners. When they’re afraid, they don’t file. When they don’t file, the system suffers. And eventually, it trickles down to you.

This isn’t just about tax bills—it’s about survival.

Here’s the Playbook for Entrepreneurs

1. Get Smart – If you rely on immigrant workers, understand what’s happening. Pretending it’s not real is a rookie move.

2. Build Trust – Let your team and community know you’ve got their back. People remember who was in the trenches with them when the heat was on.

3. Stay Compliant – This crackdown might be aimed at immigrants, but if you’re sloppy with your own filings, don’t think you’re safe.

4. Act Now – Use this storm as rocket fuel. Shore up your finances. Strengthen your relationships. Lead from the front.

The Bottom Line

This isn’t just a tax story, it’s a human story. It’s about my family and yours, and about the blood, sweat, and tears that built this country. The IRS-DHS partnership is a slap in the face to everyone who believed that paying your taxes meant playing by the rules.

👉 Act now. Don’t wait. If you’re unsure how this might affect your business or your community, talk to someone who knows the ropes. And if you want the real, unfiltered truth about what’s going on behind the scenes, subscribe to the Income Unchained newsletter—because we’re not here to sugarcoat reality. We’re here to help you break free.

FINANCIAL

UNCLE SAM REWARDS GREEDY VICTIMS (WHILE PUNISHING LOVERS

I'm writing this letter sitting at my hotel room as our daughter is attending prom, because what I'm about to tell you has me so goddamn angry I can barely contain myself. I was reading a newsletter about IRS policy.

The government has created the most perverse, twisted tax policy in history — and nobody's talking about it.

Let me explain this monstrosity...

Americans lost a mind-numbing $12.5 BILLION to scammers last year. That's not a typo. BILLION with a "B".

Now, here's where it gets interesting (and by "interesting" I mean "makes me want to punch a hole through my wall")...

If you get scammed because you were GREEDY and chasing profits, congratulations! Uncle Sam will let you deduct your losses.

But if you get scammed because you were LOVING or CARING for someone else? Uncle Sam tells you to go pound sand.

I swear, I'm not making this up.

The IRS actually published guidance confirming this insanity. Let me break it down for you:

• Get scammed in a "pig butchering" investment scheme? FULLY DEDUCTIBLE!
• Send money to a fake kidnapper who claims they have your child? TOUGH SHIT, PAL!
• Fall for a phishing scam promising huge returns? DON'T WORRY, WE GOT YOUR BACK!
• Give money to someone pretending to love you? HAHAHA... NO DEDUCTION FOR YOU, SUCKER!

This is the government literally REWARDING greed while PUNISHING love and compassion.

I know how people tick. And I can tell you this sends one crystal-clear message to every American:

"BE GREEDY. DON'T BE LOVING."

Is it any wonder our society is circling the drain?

Here's the brutal truth most tax advisors won't tell you:

r to navigate the system. Power to WIN despite their best efforts to keep you down.

MARKETING SALES

AI Avatars: The Business Opportunity You Can't Ignore

I've been working behind the scenes on something exciting that I can finally share with you. Digital versions of ourselves that create content, interact with customers, and represent our brands are no longer futuristic concepts—they're practical business tools available today. As Gary Vaynerchuk recently noted, "Companies that own a large amount of AI influencers is clearly a business of the future."

Why AI Avatars Matter Now

Cost Efficiency: Traditional video production can cost $1,000+ per video, while AI avatars deliver comparable content for $30-50 per video.

24/7 Availability: Your digital twin can answer client questions at 3 AM while you sleep.

Business Scalability: AI avatars effectively "clone" your expertise across multiple channels, removing the limitation of your personal time.

Real-World Results: One real estate professional implemented an AI avatar for property walkthroughs, reducing her time investment by 70% while improving conversion rates by focusing only on pre-qualified buyers.

The technology becomes more affordable and user-friendly monthly. I've been implementing this in my own business, and I'm excited to share what I've learned with you.

Quick-Start Guide: Create Your First AI Avatar in 30 Minutes

1. Sign up for a free trial at HeyGen.com or Synthesia.io

2. Write a simple 30-second introduction script

3. Select a pre-made avatar matching your brand

4. Generate your video

5. Identify three potential business applications

This simple experiment is comparable to trying social media marketing in 2010—early adoption provides significant advantages. I've been testing various approaches and can't wait to show you the results.

Tool Recommendation: HeyGen.com

This platform transforms educational content creation, reducing what once took 2-3 hours to just 20 minutes of scripting and a few clicks. The basic plan ($29/month) includes enough minutes for 5-10 short videos monthly. Their "digital twin" feature creates an avatar that looks and sounds like you based on sample videos.

I'm looking forward to sharing more of my journey with AI avatars in the co

ENTREPRENEUR LIFE

The Many Hats of the Entrepreneur (and Dad, and Husband, and…)

Let me ask you something: How many hats are you wearing today?

I’m not talking about literal hats (though I do look pretty snazzy in a ballcap). I’m talking about the roles we juggle every day as entrepreneurs, business owners, partners, and, if you’re like me, someone navigating the “empty nest” phase of life.

This brings me to a brand-new project I’ve been cooking up: The Two Empty Nesters. It’s a fresh newsletter, a little different from Income Unchained. It’s where my wife and I share the messy, funny, and occasionally profound moments of our lives now that the kids have flown the coop.

Here’s why I’m inviting you to join it.

Business, Life, and the Stories We Tell

You might be wondering what does this have to do with business. Isn’t Two Empty Nesters just another personal project?

Here’s the thing: good business is built on real stories. Authentic connections. If we can’t share who we are outside the hustle, then what’s the point? I’ve spent years showing people how to build credibility by being themselves, not a carbon-copy salesman in a shiny suit.

Two Empty Nesters is me practicing what I preach. It’s about identity and reinvention, just like any business pivot. It’s about finding the humor in everyday life, the kind of humor that, trust me, comes in handy when the IRS is breathing down your neck or your business hits a rough patch.

Why You Should Join

I’d love for you to join this new newsletter. Here’s why:

✅ You’ll see me in a different light—no sales pitch, just stories, laughs, and some surprisingly deep insights.

✅ You’ll learn how to turn small, personal stories into powerful business metaphors.

✅ You’ll be reminded that we’re all a work in progress—whether we’re building a business, a family, or a new chapter in life.

Because if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this: we’re always wearing multiple hats. And the better we get at switching between them—Dad hat, Boss hat, Empty Nester hat—the stronger we become in every part of our lives.

Final Thought

At the end of the day, this is about alignment,about making sure that who you are in business is who you are at home. That’s how you build trust, and that’s how you build a life that doesn’t just pay the bills, but makes you proud.

So if you’re up for a laugh (and maybe a few gut-checks along the way), come join me and my wife on this ride.

Here’s the link to sign up: Click HERE

Because every chapter—no matter how empty the nest—has a story worth telling, the very first issue dropped today.

Cheers,

Carlos

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