History
2000
In June, the Firm establishes its Credits and Incentives Practice
through the acquisition of Austin-based Tax Incentive Strategies.
The Credits and Incentives practice uses Ryan & Company’s
proprietary multistate tax rebate programs to become an industry
leader in providing business incentives services.
June also sees the opening of Ryan & Company’s first office outside of
Texas. The Atlanta, Georgia, office is established to
better serve the Firm’s rapidly expanding client base.
In July, rapid growth continues with the opening of the Denver, Colorado,
office followed by the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, office. Both markets represent
underserved state & local tax markets and Ryan & Company capitalizes on
the limited competition in these markets.
July witnesses the creation of Ryan & Company’s Tax
Technology practice. The practice
expands its suite of services through a reseller agreement with Velosant®
(formerly Taxware), a leading tax compliance software provider. The Firm’s
Tax Technology Practice provides
an end-to-end tax technology solution from implementation of tax software
packages, integration of tax related software applications to ERP systems,
customized tax software solutions, support services, and training.
In September, the Firm continues to build its national footprint through the
establishment of a presence in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago office is led by future
Principal, James Kranjc, and will grow to become the hub of the Firm’s leading U.S.
telecommunications tax practice.
September also sees the expansion of Ryan & Company’s property tax practice through the
acquisition of future Principal Samuel P. Birchfield’s practice.
In October, BNA Tax Management® releases Texas Franchise Tax Portfolio, authored by Eric
L. Stein, further establishing Ryan & Company as the authority on Texas franchise tax.
In October, Ryan & Company admits Principals Wade Brannan and R. Richard Rhodes.
In the fall, Ryan & Company institutes the Quality Assurance Program. The program
conducts multi-discipline reviews
based on state & local tax (SALT) guidelines, service line best practices
and firm policies, technical reviews primarily in the sales and use tax discipline,
manager requested technical reviews, internal technical support on the Tex-Tax
product, and Accounting and engagement team support on reviews of contracts and
specific issues on an ad hoc basis.
The Firm ends 2000 with 182 employees and over $24 million in annual revenue.