Our Legacy
More than a quarter century ago, a couple of oil and gas entrepreneurs saw a void in the industry.
Struggling with a maze of state and local taxes, they recognized that energy companies needed a dedicated partner to help them navigate all the complexities. Merit Advisors was founded in 1999 to be that partner.
Fast-forward 25+ years. Merit now serves as the trusted advisor to some of the world’s leading oil and gas companies, as well as some of the largest industry associations. We’re also proud to say that our clients include many of the same small, independent operators that our founders first worked with.
And while we continue to focus on supporting energy companies, our suite of solutions has expanded beyond the realm of state and local taxes as our team has grown exponentially.
“The availability, the transparency—to me it all speaks to a commitment to the success of our business.”
Public Engagement Manager
Renewable Energy Company
Today, Merit’s service offering encompasses:
- Property tax
- Sales and use tax
- Severance tax
- Credits and incentives
- Real estate
Our Relationships
Trusted by Taxing Authorities
Over the past 30 years, our team has built lasting relationships with state and local tax officials and their third-party appraisers who have come to trust our expertise. Our clients benefit from those close working relationships because, in short, they allow us to advocate for you more effectively and deliver optimal results.
Our Impact
We Don’t Just Know the
Tax Regs
We help write them too. In addition to representing our clients individually, we advocate for them collectively at the legislative level, as our state and local tax experts are actively involved in shaping policy.
Our Commitment
Principled Client Service
Our service philosophy is rooted in principles honed over decades of working with energy companies and the people behind them. Principles like solving problems for the long term. Devoting senior staff to every engagement. Keeping you informed—not waiting for a reply. And making your job easier, not harder.