Will Presson

Will Presson is the Founder of Merit Advisors and leads the firm’s Property Tax practice. Will manages clients’ property portfolios, working to minimize their annual property tax liabilities and ensure accurate valuations. With this focus, Will’s previous experience as Chief Appraiser for the Cooke County (Texas) Appraisal District benefits his clients significantly, as he frequently negotiates with city, county and state officials to achieve assessed value adjustments. Will also directs property tax return preparation, audits and appeals, and proactively secures tax abatements and exemptions for his clients. Additionally, he serves as the Senior Review Appraiser at Merit, reviewing and approving all appraisal reports, and is a court-recognized expert witness in valuation matters.

Will is a Texas-licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant, a Texas Department of Transportation-approved appraiser and a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Texas and Oklahoma. He is also experienced in Texas school finance and administration, having served as President of the Gainesville I.S.D. Board of Trustees.

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Rewards of Merit

Explore our case studies to see how Merit helps energy companies unlock trapped value.

Wiping Out Tax Liabilities for Non-Op Interests

Royalties & Non-Op
Case Study

This operator engaged Merit to minimize property tax liabilities for its mineral holdings by reducing the working interest values.

Fixing a Mineral Interest Mistake to Secure Big Savings

Royalties & Non-Op
Case Study

This large operator turned to Merit after a state Tax Commission error resulted in an unfair valuation.

Reducing Inflated Assessments the Competition Overlooked

Downstream
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Unhappy with its prior tax consultant, this petrochemical facility wanted a partner who could reduce its ad valorem assessments.