About Us
Esoterax is not your typical tax firm. Founded on the principles of the gift economy, our practice exists as an invitation into a more relational, reflective way of exchanging value and taking care of one another.
With over 25 years of experience and more than 10,000 tax returns completed across a wide range of clients—including U.S. citizens living abroad, business owners, nonprofits, and non-resident filers—we bring expertise and humanity together in equal measure.
Whether you’re filing your return, navigating complex stock options, or choosing the right tax structure for your business, we are happy to offer clarity, education, and support.
Meet the Founder
Derek Tennant
As a seasoned Enrolled Agent with more than two decades of experience, I have guided countless individuals, businesses, and nonprofits through the U.S. tax system. My work is rooted in something deeper, though: a lifelong devotion to taking care of one another.
That commitment was born from profound loss. In 1980, my home burned down and we lost our 8-month-old son to the fire. Our community gathered around to support us, and the outpouring of care from strangers and loved ones alike is what allowed us to continue. From this, I learned that real healing from trauma happens when neighbors help neighbors. This sentiment has fueled my life’s work, and now inspires the way I run Esoterax.
You see, I believe that care is our greatest currency. It is what connects, powers, and heals us. And I have seen repeatedly that when we give to others, a space is created that the Universe fills abundantly.
The Metamorphosis
In 2019, after working at a large tax firm in the heart of Silicon Valley for most of my career, I was presented with a fork in my life’s path. I could choose to remain in situ, or go Wild and take a path that was radical and transformative. I decided to take the opportunity to grow rather than stay static, establishing my own tax practice founded on the spirit of generosity.
I thank Charles Eisenstein for his teachings on the gift economy, which offered both inspiration and a framework for reimagining how I serve through my work.
Today, I live between the U.S. and Thailand with my wife and our young daughter, who inspire me daily to stay curious and grounded. If you're seeking tax support that educates, inspires, and cares for you, I’d be honored to connect.
